UK & World News for 1 August 2011

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Leaders get thumbs down in poll Aug 01 2011

Voters have delivered a scathing end-of-term report on Britain's political leaders, comparing David Cameron and Ed Miliband to snakes and Nick Clegg to a sheep.Read

'Bumpy and uneven' recovery warning Aug 01 2011

Britain will have a "bumpy and uneven recovery" and ministers must be ready to change economic policy if growth and inflation do not develop as they hope, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned.Read

BBC defies strikers on redundancies Aug 01 2011

The BBC has refused to rule out compulsory redundancies in the face of "significant" Government cuts, despite a second strike by thousands of journalists protesting at job losses.Read

HSBC plans to axe 30,000 staff Aug 01 2011

Banking giant HSBC said it will cut up to 30,000 jobs over the next two years in a cull set to impact on more than 10% of its workforce.Read

US prepares for crucial debt votes Aug 01 2011

Both houses of the US Congress are lining up votes on the bitterly fought deal with President Barack Obama to raise the limit on US borrowing and forestall an unprecedented American default.Read

Tan nasal spray 'may be dangerous' Aug 01 2011

A nasal spray designed to produce a glowing tan is "potentially dangerous", experts have said.Read

Warning against longer Afghan tours Aug 01 2011

The Government has been urged by Labour to ensure that British soldiers serving on the front line in Afghanistan do not see the length of their tours doubled to 12 months.Read

Six stowaways found in Calais lorry Aug 01 2011

Six would-be illegal immigrants were found trying to get into the country by hiding inside a lorry load of wheelie bins, the UK Border Agency has said.Read

Shot man caught the bus to hospital Aug 01 2011

A man shot in the head flagged down a bus which took him to hospital, the Old Bailey has heard.Read

7/7 families withdraw inquiry bid Aug 01 2011

Bereaved families and survivors of the 7/7 attacks have withdrawn a legal attempt to force the Government to hold an independent inquiry into the atrocity.Read

Amy Winehouse dad in rehab campaign Aug 01 2011

The father of singer Amy Winehouse has pleaded with the Government to reform drug rehabilitation centres for youngsters in memory of his daughter.Read

Children in car: mother spared jail Aug 01 2011

A mother who left her three young children in a car in dangerously hot conditions has been spared a jail sentence.Read

Shamed MP freed after four months Aug 01 2011

Expenses cheat MP Jim Devine has been released from prison after serving just a quarter of his sentence.Read

Teenager bailed on hacking charges Aug 01 2011

A teenager has appeared in court charged with hacking into websites, including that of the Serious Organised Crime Agency (Soca).Read

Contraction in manufacturing sector Aug 01 2011

Britain's economic hopes have been dealt another blow as a key survey revealed that the manufacturing sector contracted for the first time in two years last month.Read

HSBC will shed up to 30,000 jobs Aug 01 2011

Banking giant HSBC has warned it will cut up to 30,000 posts by 2013 as the jobs cull among the world's big banks gathers pace.Read

Radio shows hit by BBC jobs strike Aug 01 2011

BBC Radio 4's flagship Today programme has been disrupted as thousands of journalists staged a strike in protest against compulsory redundancies.Read

Child eating disorders 'alarming' Aug 01 2011

More than 2,000 children have received treatment for eating disorders in the past three years, according to NHS figures.Read

Hague plea to UN on Syria violence Aug 01 2011

Foreign Secretary William Hague has called on the United Nations to condemn violence in Syria which has left up to 140 protesters dead.Read

HSBC warns 30,000 jobs may be cut Aug 01 2011

Banking giant HSBC has warned it will cut up to 30,000 posts by 2013 as the jobs cull among the world's big banks gathers pace.Read

Tours of duty 'could last one year' Aug 01 2011

Some British soldiers could be posted on year-long tours of Afghanistan to maintain continuity during the crucial withdrawal period, according to the commander of Task Force Helmand.Read

Nurse charged with saline tampering Aug 01 2011

A 27-year-old nurse charged in connection with the alleged contamination of saline at a hospital is due to appear in court.Read

HSBC to outline 10,000 job losses Aug 01 2011

HSBC is expected to start the banking results season on a gloomy note as it outlines 10,000 job losses.Read

CBI moves to cut growth predictions Aug 01 2011

Britain's leading business group has cut its forecast for UK growth this year for a second time due to weak business investment and the squeeze on household income.Read

Fish scales back chocolate habit Aug 01 2011

Aquarium staff have weaned a chocoholic giant gourami onto a healthier menu of grapes and bananas after inheriting the creature which was raised entirely on Kit Kats.Read

BBC journalists hold 24-hour strike Aug 01 2011

BBC journalists are taking part in another 24-hour strike in protest at compulsory redundancies, threatening disruption to radio and TV programmes.Read

Alcohol named top stress reliever Aug 01 2011

People would much prefer to unwind with a bottle of wine than spend time with their children or partner, according to a snapshot survey.Read

UK women face greater cancer risk Aug 01 2011

British women are 17% more likely to develop cancer than those in Europe - and obesity and alcohol could be partly to blame, experts say.Read

Pension system needs urgent reform Aug 01 2011

The country's pensions system is in "urgent need" of improvement if millions of workers in private firms are to save enough for retirement, according to a new report.Read

Ministers save 'staggering' £3.75bn Aug 01 2011

The Government saved £3.75 billion in less than a year by cutting jobs, axing projects and reining in spending.Read

Obama announces debt ceiling accord Aug 01 2011

President Barack Obama said Republican and Democratic leaders in the House and Senate have reached an agreement with him to raise the government's debt ceiling and avoid a default.Read

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