UK & World News for 28 February 2013

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Eastleigh by-election polls close Feb 28 2013

Polls have closed in one of the most closely-watched by-elections in decades - with the decision of the voters of Eastleigh having potentially significant implications for all parties.Read

Benedict departs the Vatican stage Feb 28 2013

Pope Benedict XVI left the Catholic Church in unprecedented limbo as he became the first pope in 600 years to resign, capping a tearful day of farewells that included an extraordinary pledge of obedience to his successor.Read

MP sorry for 'offensive messages' Feb 28 2013

A Tory MP has apologised after writing offensive notes to staff processing his expenses claims.Read

Police face quiz over Savile 'club' Feb 28 2013

Serving police officers who took part in disgraced BBC presenter Jimmy Savile's "breakfast club" meetings at his home are to be quizzed by West Yorkshire Police, the force has confirmed.Read

Guards signal end of Benedict reign Feb 28 2013

Benedict XVI has become the first pope in 600 years to resign, ending an eight-year pontificate shaped by struggles to move the church past sex abuse scandals and to reawaken Christianity in an indifferent world.Read

Ipsa rebukes 'abusive messages' MP Feb 28 2013

The Commons expenses watchdog has rebuked a Tory MP for writing "abusive and offensive" messages to its staff.Read

Thousands face mortgage rate rise Feb 28 2013

Thousands of homeowners with a Bank of Ireland mortgage are facing steep hikes to their payments from May, as the lender doubles the rates on some home loans.Read

Drug addict sentenced for beheading Feb 28 2013

A drug addict who beheaded a British woman in a frenzied knife attack on the holiday island of Tenerife has been sentenced to 20 years in a secure psychiatric unit.Read

Covert conversations played to jury Feb 28 2013

Covert recordings of conversations caught in a bugged hotel room between parents accused of killing their six children have been played to a court and revealed them discussing what they told officers in the days after the blaze.Read

Olympic stars honoured by Queen Feb 28 2013

A host of Britain's Olympic stars have been honoured by the Queen for their stunning achievements at the London 2012 Games.Read

Naked rambler ordered to cover up Feb 28 2013

Naked rambler Stephen Gough has been issued with an interim anti-social behaviour order (Asbo) banning him from going nude in public places.Read

Suspension in police payments probe Feb 28 2013

A senior member of staff at scandal-hit Cleveland Police has been suspended over an allegation of misusing thousands of pounds of public funds, the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has said.Read

Pope leaves Vatican for last time Feb 28 2013

Benedict XVI has left the Vatican for the last time as pope, flying by helicopter to the Vatican's vacation retreat hours before becoming the first pontiff to resign in 600 years.Read

Footballer jailed for crash deaths Feb 28 2013

A Manchester City youth player wept in court as he was jailed for 16 months for killing a brother and sister while speeding in his Mercedes.Read

RBS attacked for 'bloated bonuses' Feb 28 2013

Royal Bank of Scotland has insisted it will be fit for a return to the private sector by the end of 2014, but faced anger over "bloated bonuses" after recent scandals and mounting losses.Read

Ex-gay ad ban 'politically driven' Feb 28 2013

The Mayor of London has been accused at the High Court of unlawfully banning a Christian group's controversial advert about gay people as he faced a mayoral election.Read

Anger over net migration figures Feb 28 2013

A fall in net migration to the UK was overshadowed as a group of influential MPs reacted angrily to the Government's refusal to remove foreign students from its target.Read

Sports Direct buys Republic stores Feb 28 2013

The future of high-street fashion retailer Republic has been secured and 2,100 jobs saved after Sports Direct International bought the chain from administrators.Read

Train robbery leader Reynolds dies Feb 28 2013

The mastermind of the Great Train Robbery of 1963 has died aged 81, just before the 50th anniversary of the famous heist.Read

Tia: Neighbour denies time-wasting Feb 28 2013

A neighbour of the grandmother of murdered schoolgirl Tia Sharp has denied wasting police time.Read

Group fights 'gay cure' bus ad ban Feb 28 2013

A Christian group has launched a High Court "battle for free speech" after its advert suggesting that gay people can be "cured" was banned from the sides of London buses.Read

NHS trust may face administration Feb 28 2013

Health officials are consulting on whether or not to put the scandal-hit Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust into administration.Read

UK's net migration falls by a third Feb 28 2013

Net migration into Britain has fallen by a third, according to fresh figures, as the number of immigrants arriving in the country dropped "significantly".Read

Disability storm councillor quits Feb 28 2013

A councillor who said disabled children "should be put down" to save taxpayers' money has resigned, it has been reported.Read

Retail chains close 20 shops a day Feb 28 2013

Major retailers in Britain closed an average of 20 stores a day over the past 12 months, new research revealed.Read

Eastleigh voters go to the polls Feb 28 2013

Voters are going to the polls in the closely-contested Eastleigh by-election.Read

EU agrees cap on bankers' bonuses Feb 28 2013

European Union chiefs have agreed a package of financial laws that includes capping bankers' bonuses at a maximum of one year's basic salary.Read

Rennard 'victim' to contact police Feb 28 2013

A woman at the centre of allegations that a Liberal Democrat peer sexually harassed party activists is expected to make a formal complaint to police.Read

Departing Pope to vacate his office Feb 28 2013

Pope Benedict XVI is stepping down after nearly eight years as leader of the world's 1.2 billion Roman Catholics.Read

CPS manager on fraud bid charge Feb 28 2013

A Crown Prosecution Service finance manager is set to appear in court charged with conspiracy to commit fraud over her alleged role in falsely claiming taxi expenses totalling at least £1 million.Read

Town halls revolt over council tax Feb 28 2013

Eric Pickles faces a significant revolt by town halls over council tax with more than 40% set to shun his plans for a freeze and raise local bills, a survey shows.Read

Bag searches may have been illegal Feb 28 2013

Border officials at one of Britain's busiest airports could have conducted illegal searches of luggage without passengers' knowledge, inspectors have warned.Read

Starch drips 'increase death risk' Feb 28 2013

Researchers have written to senior health officials warning them that starch-based IV fluids used "widely" across the health service increase patients' risk of death.Read

MoD condemned over extra supplies Feb 28 2013

The Ministry of Defence has come under fire from a parliamentary committee for buying billions of pounds of equipment that it does not need.Read

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