07 November 2012 - Latest UK news & World news

Welby 'to be named Anglican head' Nov 07 2012

The Bishop of Durham, the fourth most senior cleric in the Church of England, has accepted the post of Archbishop of Canterbury, according to reports.Read

Olympian Wiggins hurt in collision Nov 07 2012

Tour de France cycling champion and Olympic gold medallist Bradley Wiggins is recovering in hospital after a collision with a car.Read

Welby 'accepts post of Archbishop' Nov 07 2012

The Bishop of Durham, the fourth most senior cleric in the Church of England, has accepted the post of Archbishop of Canterbury, according to a report.Read

New ash tree disease cases found Nov 07 2012

A disease threatening to devastate the UK's ash trees has now been found in woodlands in 10 English counties - as experts warn little can be done to stop its spread.Read

80,000 protest before Greek vote Nov 07 2012

An anti-austerity demonstration by more than 80,000 people in Athens degenerated into violence as hundreds of protesters clashed with riot police ahead of a crucial parliamentary vote on new spending cuts.Read

Savile nephew backs cremation call Nov 07 2012

A relative of Jimmy Savile has called for his body to be exhumed and cremated out of respect for other bereaved families.Read

One last swipe as MP enters jungle Nov 07 2012

Suspended Tory MP Nadine Dorries appeared to take a swipe at David Cameron as she entered the jungle for TV's I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!Read

Welby tipped for Archbishop role Nov 07 2012

The fourth most senior cleric in the Church of England has cancelled an appearance on a radio programme as speculation mounts that he is to be appointed as the new Archbishop of Canterbury.Read

Ash tree disease spreads further Nov 07 2012

A disease threatening to devastate the UK's ash trees has now been found in woodlands in 10 English counties - as experts warn little can be done to stop its spread.Read

Violent protests before Greek vote Nov 07 2012

Greeks protesting against austerity measures are clashing with riot police in Athens.Read

I'm a Celebrity contestant says she's single Nov 07 2012

THE bosses at ITV1 have got the jungle showers bikini moments sewn up with Helen Flanagan Down Under and now one potential half of any potential romance storyline may have potentially turned up.Read

Abuse probe chief 'no Tory memory' Nov 07 2012

The man who led the first inquiry into child abuse in North Wales has said he had no recollection of claims that a senior Tory was among the perpetrators.Read

Dorries: I'm a thorn in PM's side Nov 07 2012

Suspended Tory MP Nadine Dorries believes Prime Minister David Cameron will be "relieved" to see the back of her after she flew to Australia to take part in I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here and admitted: "I am a thorn in his side."Read

Warning over Sellafield waste plans Nov 07 2012

Sellafield's plans to replace ageing nuclear waste facilities posing "significant risks" to the population face "considerable" uncertainty, a public spending watchdog has warned.Read

Osborne 'set to miss debt target' Nov 07 2012

Chancellor George Osborne will miss a key debt target unless he delivers new measures in his forthcoming mini-budget, the European Commission (EC) has warned.Read

Theft charges for death-chase teens Nov 07 2012

Two teenagers chased by a female detective who collapsed and died during the pursuit have been charged with theft.Read

Ash tree disease found at 115 sites Nov 07 2012

A disease threatening to devastate the UK's native ash trees has now been found in 115 sites, the Environment Department (Defra) has said.Read

Graduates 'facing lack of jobs' Nov 07 2012

The first students to pay £3,000 tuition fees have faced a lack of graduate jobs, more debt and, in many cases, significant spells of unemployment, a report has found.Read

BBC 'talent' to be paid as staff Nov 07 2012

Some of the BBC's biggest stars will see their pay arrangements change after a controversy over potential tax avoidance.Read

Threat to suicide trauma payouts Nov 07 2012

A train driver who has been unable to return to work after the trauma of her train hitting a suicide victim would not have received any money under controversial Government changes to a compensation scheme, a union said.Read

Grayling orders legal aid probe Nov 07 2012

Justice Secretary Chris Grayling has called for an "immediate examination" of the legal aid system after it emerged terror suspect Abu Hamza's legal battles cost taxpayers almost £1 million.Read

Owner plans to mothball coal mine Nov 07 2012

The closure of one of the country's last remaining deep coal mines has come a step closer after the owners proposed that the site be mothballed.Read

PM makes Syria vow on camp visit Nov 07 2012

David Cameron has vowed to work with newly re-elected Barack Obama to find ways to end the bloodshed in Syria after hearing "horrendous" stories of suffering from refugees at a camp in Jordan.Read

System 'fails' vulnerable teenagers Nov 07 2012

The child protection system in England is failing vulnerable teenagers and is in urgent need of review, MPs have been warned.Read

First pegs divi after franchise hit Nov 07 2012

Transport group FirstGroup has frozen its dividend following the West Coast rail franchise fiasco, but said it remained "committed" to UK rail.Read

Brits join razzmatazz at US embassy Nov 07 2012

The razzmatazz, partisanship and drama of US election night has been played out in Britain at a packed American embassy.Read

Summit on ash dieback response Nov 07 2012

Environment Secretary Owen Paterson is to hold a summit to discuss ash dieback which is threatening to devastate one of the UK's most common native trees.Read

Cameron pledge on child abuse probe Nov 07 2012

The Government "will not hold back" in taking further action if new inquiries into allegations of child sexual abuse show that more needs to be done, Prime Minister David Cameron has pledged.Read

First swing state victory for Obama Nov 07 2012

Barack Obama and Mitt Romney were in an extraordinarily tight battle for the White House, but some key states were falling to the current president.Read

Election still hangs on key states Nov 07 2012

President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney battled toward the finish line in Tuesday's presidential election, with the challenger holding a lead although none of the critical swing states had been decided as polls closed across the United States and votes were tallied in an election that left Americans the choice of starkly different visions for the country's future.Read

Obama and Romney wait and watch Nov 07 2012

US President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney capped an aggressive, deeply negative and vastly expensive campaign and were awaiting the decision of voters Tuesday in an election that left Americans the choice of starkly different visions for the country's future.Read

Firefighters warn of cuts danger Nov 07 2012

Firefighters are due to stage a protest to warn of the "growing threat" to the fire service by the Government's austerity cuts.Read

Appeal for more young blood donors Nov 07 2012

Health officials are appealing for new blood donors to come forward after a "dramatic decline" in the number of younger donors.Read

Women's job prospects 'in reverse' Nov 07 2012

The pay and jobs prospects of women are going into "reverse" amid the Government's austerity measures, a new report has warned.Read

43 deaths linked to legal highs Nov 07 2012

More than 40 deaths were linked to a group of now-banned legal highs in 2010, eight times as many as the previous year, figures have shown.Read

Women bosses 'earn £400,000 less' Nov 07 2012

The average female company executive earns more than £400,000 less than a male counterpart over her career, a new study has revealed.Read

White Cliffs appeal successful Nov 07 2012

A £1.2 million appeal to safeguard one of England's most treasured natural landmarks, the White Cliffs of Dover, has been successful, the National Trust has announced.Read

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