UK & World News for 17 December 2012

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Loyalists storm council meeting Dec 17 2012

Politicians have been threatened during a council meeting in Northern Ireland when a small group of loyalists stormed the building.Read

IPCC probes officer's 'pleb' claim Dec 17 2012

A police watchdog is investigating the "validity" of an arrested police officer's claim to an MP to have witnessed a foul-mouthed tirade by ex-cabinet minister Andrew Mitchell, it said.Read

Funerals of school shooting victims Dec 17 2012

The Connecticut town shattered by last week's school massacre has held its first two funerals.Read

Police attacked amid fresh violence Dec 17 2012

Police officers have been attacked by missile-throwing loyalists during fresh violence in Northern Ireland.Read

'Daft' for Queen to attend Cabinet Dec 17 2012

The Queen's attendance at Cabinet on Tuesday is "daft" and "inappropriate", according to a leading academic.Read

Police hit at Mitchell leak arrest Dec 17 2012

The arrest of a police constable over the alleged leaking of information surrounding the "plebgate" row has been criticised by rank-and-file officers' representatives.Read

Last day for remaining Comet shops Dec 17 2012

Comet's last remaining stores will trade for the final time on Tuesday as the high street spending slump claims another high-profile casualty.Read

Funerals set for shooting victims Dec 17 2012

The shattered community of Newtown is holding its first two funerals including one for the youngest victim.Read

Final trading day for Comet stores Dec 17 2012

Comet's last remaining stores will trade for the final time on Tuesday as the curtain comes down on another famous high street name.Read

Clegg targets pensioner benefits Dec 17 2012

Nick Clegg has opened a divide within the coalition Government by calling for the means-testing of a range of benefits for pensioners.Read

Syria arms embargo to be reviewed Dec 17 2012

European countries including Britain are to review the arms embargo in Syria as part of continuing efforts to support the opposition to President Assad, David Cameron has told the Commons.Read

Pair guilty of schoolboy murder Dec 17 2012

Two teenagers are facing life terms after being convicted of murdering an innocent schoolboy who was knifed to death.Read

Man jailed over teenager's killing Dec 17 2012

A man who killed a teenager and buried his body under a garden shed has been jailed indefinitely.Read

Solheim death inquiries continue Dec 17 2012

Police are continuing to investigate the brutal death of pagan parish councillor Peter Solheim after he was named by victims of historic sex abuse in Cornwall.Read

Tube drivers to strike Boxing Day Dec 17 2012

London Underground drivers are to stage three strikes, including one on Boxing Day, in a row over Bank Holiday pay.Read

105 victims in sex abuse probe Dec 17 2012

An independent investigation set up to examine allegations of historic child abuse in North Wales has received information from 105 victims in just one month.Read

Plane terrorist loses freedom bid Dec 17 2012

A convicted terrorist who has served 26 years in prison for trying to blow up an Israeli airliner has lost his latest High Court bid for parole.Read

Man dies after court cells collapse Dec 17 2012

A man has died after he was found collapsed in cells at a magistrates' court.Read

Overseas auctions boost 4G hopes Dec 17 2012

Hopes that next year's sale of 4G airwaves could generate a windfall for the Government have been fuelled by successful auctions in other countries.Read

Queen to attend Cabinet meeting Dec 17 2012

The Queen will attend Cabinet in Downing Street on Tuesday as an observer, Number 10 said.Read

Cut benefits for wealthy says Clegg Dec 17 2012

Nick Clegg has suggested wealthy pensioners should be stripped of a raft of benefits as Britain continues to struggle to balance the books.Read

New bishop stands down over women Dec 17 2012

The crisis over women bishops in the Church of England has deepened after a clergyman announced he would not be taking up a post as a bishop over the issue.Read

Energy network move 'to hike bills' Dec 17 2012

Major projects to improve the UK's gas and electricity networks will add an average £12 to bills over the next eight years, the regulator has said.Read

Taxpayer faces bill for Comet staff Dec 17 2012

The collapse of electricals retailer Comet has left the taxpayer facing a £50 million hit, a report from its administrator is expected to show.Read

300,000 more homes in fuel poverty Dec 17 2012

Some 300,000 more homes are likely to have been pushed into "fuel poverty" by Christmas amid soaring energy prices, an advisory body has warned.Read

Funeral held for prank call nurse Dec 17 2012

The funeral of the nurse found dead after being duped by a prank call to the hospital treating the Duchess of Cambridge is to take place in India.Read

Clegg to defend welfare reforms Dec 17 2012

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg is due to mount a vigorous defence of the coalition's welfare reforms, insisting the Government had an "absolute duty" to ensure the system was fair to all.Read

Spending on public toilets slashed Dec 17 2012

More than £10 million has been cut from spending on public conveniences in the past two years, posing a risk to public health, according to a new study.Read

Obama offers prayer of a nation Dec 17 2012

President Barack Obama has offered the Connecticut town grappling with the aftermath of a deadly school shooting "the love and prayers of a nation".Read

Assad regime 'cannot win change' Dec 17 2012

Syria's vice president has said his regime and the rebels are both going down a losing path after 21 months of civil war, a rare admission by a senior government official that victory is unlikely for president Bashar Assad.Read

Audit raises bowel cancer concerns Dec 17 2012

Many bowel cancer patients do not get medical help until it is too late, figures show.Read

MPs and peers oppose marriage plans Dec 17 2012

Dozens of MPs and peers have signed up to a cross-party alliance opposed to Government plans to legislate for same-sex marriages.Read

US gunman visited shooting range Dec 17 2012

US school gunman Adam Lanza visited an shooting range before the attack in Connecticut but have not concluded whether he practised shooting there.Read

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