UK & World News for 7 January 2013

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Man charged over police chase crash Jan 07 2013

A man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving and other offences over a fatal collision which followed a police chase.Read

New clashes erupt in flag protests Jan 07 2013

Around a thousand loyalist protesters have picketed Belfast City Hall over the Union flag row as violent disturbances again broke out elsewhere in Northern Ireland's capital.Read

Flag row loyalists picket City Hall Jan 07 2013

Hundreds of loyalists have picketed Belfast City Hall after the council met for the first time since its controversial decision to limit the flying of the Union flag on the building.Read

Coalition 'will last until 2015' Jan 07 2013

David Cameron and Nick Clegg have insisted that the coalition Government will last until 2015, as they promised to go "full steam ahead" with a programme of deficit reduction reform up to the next general election.Read

Spitfire crash lands at airport Jan 07 2013

A Second World War Spitfire has crash landed at an airport.Read

Rail bid errors 'not deliberate' Jan 07 2013

The misleading of ministers by civil servants in the West Coast rail franchise fiasco was "not deliberate", Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin has told MPs.Read

Defence chiefs slam military cuts Jan 07 2013

The Armed Forces' ability to protect the nation has diminished "to a perilous degree", former defence chiefs have warned.Read

Poverty 'could trigger fresh riots' Jan 07 2013

Rising levels of poverty and scarce job prospects for young people could lead to fresh unrest on British streets, the head of the International Red Cross has warned.Read

MP to vote against benefits bill Jan 07 2013

A former Liberal Democrat minister has warned that she intended to defy the party leadership and vote against coalition plans to cap benefits.Read

Prince's fears at succession reform Jan 07 2013

The Prince of Wales has reportedly raised concerns about the implications of changing the laws of succession to the British throne.Read

Oldest man 'worked for others' Jan 07 2013

Britain's oldest man who has died aged 110 years and 63 days has been praised as "a good man" who worked to benefit others, his son has said.Read

Officer 'tried to sell probe info' Jan 07 2013

A senior detective committed a "gross breach" of the public's trust by trying to sell information to the News of the World about a phone hacking investigation, jurors have been told.Read

EDL leader jailed over passport Jan 07 2013

The leader of the English Defence League has been jailed for 10 months after admitting using someone else's passport to travel to the United States.Read

Top UVF members 'behind violence' Jan 07 2013

Senior members of the paramilitary Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) are orchestrating loyalist street violence that has seen police come under attack in Belfast on four successive nights, Northern Ireland's Chief Constable has said.Read

Banks cheered by Basel revision Jan 07 2013

Bank shares have risen sharply after proposals aimed at ensuring firms can survive a short-term crisis were watered down by regulators.Read

2012 new car sales accelerate to 2m Jan 07 2013

More than two million new cars were sold in the UK last year, an increase of 5.3% on 2011 and the highest since 2008, new figures show.Read

Obama picks Republican for defence Jan 07 2013

US President Barack Obama will nominate Republican Chuck Hagel as his next defence secretary, a senior administration official has said.Read

Police chief warns flag protest mob Jan 07 2013

Loyalist violence over the flying of the union flag will be firmly dealt with for as long as necessary, Northern Ireland's police chief declared after a fourth night of rioting.Read

Clinton scheduled to return to work Jan 07 2013

The State Department says Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is returning to work, a little over a week after she was admitted to hospital with a blood clot in her head.Read

Girl, 13 dies in police chase crash Jan 07 2013

A 13-year-old girl has died in a crash involving a vehicle which was being pursued by police.Read

Civil service apprentices sought Jan 07 2013

Britain's brightest school leavers can bypass university to head straight for a career at the centre of government under a new apprenticeship.Read

Attack on coalition over welfare Jan 07 2013

The coalition Government has come under a sustained attack for a raft of welfare reforms that critics claim are punishing the poor and hitting women hardest.Read

Fewer discounts on high street Jan 07 2013

Big discounts in the Christmas shopping rush were harder to find this year as high street chains fought to protect their margins, a report has said.Read

Coalition 'steadfast and united' Jan 07 2013

David Cameron and Nick Clegg will insist the coalition is "steadfast and united" as they mark the halfway point in their Government with a raft of pledges on childcare bills, infrastructure investment and help towards care costs for the elderly.Read

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