01 November 2011 - Latest UK news & World news

Hugh Grant a father for first time Nov 01 2011

Actor Hugh Grant has become a father for the first time after a woman with whom he had a brief affair gave birth to a baby girl.Read

Couple die in Mecca pilgrimage fire Nov 01 2011

Friends of a British couple who died in a coach fire while on a pilgrimage to the Muslim holy city of Mecca have spoken of their sadness.Read

Archbishop backs 'Robin Hood tax' Nov 01 2011

The Archbishop of Canterbury has said he sympathises with proposals to introduce a "Robin Hood tax" on financial transactions.Read

Jackson doctor won't give evidence Nov 01 2011

Michael Jackson's doctor has told a judge that he will not testify in his own defence as evidence came to a close in his involuntary manslaughter trial.Read

More support for disabled victims Nov 01 2011

Hate crimes against disabled victims will be treated with the same severity by the courts as racially-motivated attacks, the Lord Chancellor Ken Clarke has promised.Read

St Paul's legal move halt welcomed Nov 01 2011

Legal action to evict anti-capitalist protesters from the doorstep of St Paul's Cathedral has been halted.Read

Britons 'die in Saudi coach blast' Nov 01 2011

Two Britons have died in Saudi Arabia, the Foreign Office has confirmed.Read

Jackson doctor will not take stand Nov 01 2011

The doctor charged with Michael Jackson's death has decided not to enter the witness box to give evidence in his own defence in the case.Read

Cameron warns on internet crackdown Nov 01 2011

Fears of cyber attacks and rising online crime must not be an excuse for a "heavy-handed" crackdown on freedom on the internet, David Cameron has said.Read

Greek poll panics world markets Nov 01 2011

Greece's shock plan to hold a referendum on the eurozone rescue package has triggered a slump on world markets.Read

NotW tried to settle Taylor case Nov 01 2011

Documents showing how the News of the World tried to keep the Gordon Taylor phone hacking case under wraps have been published by the parliamentary committee investigating the scandal.Read

Girls being raped as gang 'weapons' Nov 01 2011

Girls are being used as weapons in disputes between rival gangs, Home Secretary Theresa May has said.Read

Cleric hails legal move suspension Nov 01 2011

A senior cleric at St Paul's Cathedral has hailed the decision by its chapter to suspend its legal action against the protesters camped outside as a "breakthrough".Read

Airliner has to land with wheels up Nov 01 2011

An airliner carrying 230 passengers had to make an emergency landing in Warsaw after its landing gear failed to open.Read

No warships guarding British shores Nov 01 2011

Cutbacks have left the UK without a single warship specifically tasked with protecting the country's shores for the past month, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.Read

NoW emails from lawyers published Nov 01 2011

Emails between News of the World executives and their lawyers have been published by the parliamentary committee investigating the phone hacking scandal.Read

Huntley's ex Maxine Carr has baby Nov 01 2011

Maxine Carr - who provided a false alibi for Soham murderer Ian Huntley - has become a mother.Read

Growth boost fails to dispel gloom Nov 01 2011

Better-than-expected UK growth figures have been overshadowed by a manufacturing slump and grim predictions the economy could yet collapse back into recession.Read

Match-fixing Test stars face jail Nov 01 2011

Two Pakistani cricketers are facing possible jail terms after being found guilty of match-fixing during last year's tour of England.Read

Riots payouts 'could hit £300m' Nov 01 2011

Government payouts to victims of summer rioting in the capital could total £300 million.Read

Libya Tornado crews return home Nov 01 2011

Tornado aircrews have arrived back on home soil after completing their mission in the skies over Libya.Read

Protest camp legal action suspended Nov 01 2011

The Chapter of St Paul's Cathedral has unanimously agreed to suspend its legal action against the protesters camped outside.Read

Shares slide amid Greek vote fears Nov 01 2011

European markets have retreated after the Greek prime minister triggered fresh fears over the future of the eurozone with shock plans to hold a referendum on a vital rescue package for the region.Read

I never wanted fame - Abramovich Nov 01 2011

Chelsea Football Club owner Roman Abramovich has told a High Court judge that he "never aspired to be a 'public figure'".Read

Hague warns on 'cyber free-for-all' Nov 01 2011

Foreign Secretary William Hague has called for an end to the "cyber free-for-all" which threatened to "swamp" the internet with rising levels of online crime and state-sponsored cyber attacks.Read

Blair aide's phone 'hacked by NotW' Nov 01 2011

A lifestyle consultant who worked with ex-Labour Prime Minister Tony Blair and his wife Cherie has said she was told by police that her mobile phone messages were hacked by a private investigator working for the News of the World.Read

Detection rates boosted by 'TICs' Nov 01 2011

Police are boosting their detection rates by getting offenders to confess to other crimes, according to figures obtained by the BBC.Read

Two held in 1996 boy murder probe Nov 01 2011

Police investigating the suspected murder of a 16-year-old boy 15 years ago have begun a new search for his body and arrested two further suspects.Read

Cricketers guilty of match-fix plot Nov 01 2011

Two Pakistani cricketers have been found guilty of a match-fixing plot during last year's tour of England.Read

Work guidance for long-term sick Nov 01 2011

Doctors will be asked to encourage the long-term sick to stay in or return to work under proposed new guidelines.Read

Child porn on Joanna killer laptop Nov 01 2011

Murderer Vincent Tabak kept images of children being sexually abused on his laptop computer, police have discovered.Read

Faster growth boosts recovery hopes Nov 01 2011

The UK's economic recovery hopes have been boosted by official figures revealed that the pace of growth accelerated faster than expected in the third quarter of 2011.Read

Greece rescue vote plan hits shares Nov 01 2011

Investors have abandoned the markets after the Greek prime minister fuelled uncertainty by announcing shock plans to hold a referendum on the eurozone rescue plan.Read

G4S drops cleaning firm buyout plan Nov 01 2011

Security group G4S has abandoned its audacious plan to buy Danish cleaning firm ISS after a number of its shareholders threatened to vote down the £5.2 billion deal.Read

12 arrests after Westminster demo Nov 01 2011

At least 12 people have been arrested by police after a large group of protesters staged a demonstration outside the Houses of Parliament over plans to criminalise squatting.Read

Nations discuss cyber security Nov 01 2011

Representatives of 60 nations will gather in London in an attempt to secure the benefits of the internet amid concern about rising levels of cyber attacks and online crime.Read

Gun trade gangs 'could face life' Nov 01 2011

Gang members who trade in guns could face life in jail under Government proposals to tackle inner-city violence.Read

Protesters gather near Parliament Nov 01 2011

Around 150 people have congregated outside the Houses of Parliament in a protest against proposed changes to squatters' rights, according to reports.Read

GDP growth figure 'edging upwards' Nov 01 2011

The UK's desperate struggle for growth will be highlighted as official figures are set to reveal the recovery barely gathered pace in the third quarter.Read

Protesters urged to remove tents Nov 01 2011

Anti-capitalist protesters will be told to remove their tents outside St Paul's Cathedral or face legal action.Read

Birth month affects studies: Report Nov 01 2011

August-born children are less likely to attend a leading university and more likely to study practical courses than their September-born peers, research suggests.Read

Website to stop junk mail delivery Nov 01 2011

A new website is being launched to make it easier for householders to stop junk mail coming through their letter box, the Government has announced.Read

E-petition urges immigration curbs Nov 01 2011

Campaigners have launched a petition urging the Government to take "all necessary steps" to curb immigration and stop the UK's population from swelling to more than 70 million.Read

£30m to keep homes warm in winter Nov 01 2011

An extra £30 million will be made available by the Government to help keep homes warm during winter, it has been announced.Read

Welfare plan 'may increase poverty' Nov 01 2011

A leading think-tank has said Government policy on social welfare could lead to a rise in poverty and inequality.Read

Fox donor regrets 'wasted' handout Nov 01 2011

A millionaire venture capitalist has complained that he was "mugged" when he donated money to help former defence secretary Liam Fox.Read

Holiday home owners face tax probe Nov 01 2011

Britons with holiday homes overseas are to be targeted by Government investigators seeking to clamp down on tax-dodging among the rich.Read

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