Tory plan to 'Get Britain Working' 12:05, Jan 6 2009
David Cameron has met business leaders to discuss how to lead Britain out of the economic slump, at the Tories first Get Britain Working forum. more
Crossing death woman is named 12:05, Jan 6 2009
A woman driver killed after her car was hit by a train on a level-crossing may have died trying to save rail passengers from derailment, it has emerged. more
Warning to M&S amid job cuts claims 12:05, Jan 6 2009
High Street giant Marks & Spencer has been warned that it could face a series of employment tribunal cases if it announces a huge number of redundancies when it unveils new financial figures on Wednesday. more
Smuggling routes 'key to ceasefire' 12:05, Jan 6 2009
A ceasefire in the Gaza Strip is attainable within days if the smuggling routes which supply arms and money to Hamas can be shut down, international envoy Tony Blair has said. more
'Turbulent year' for homes market 12:05, Jan 6 2009
Britain's biggest building society has said house prices fell by a record 15.9% during 2008 as it warned the property market was in for another turbulent year. more
Final day for Woolworths 08:05, Jan 6 2009
The last remaining Woolworths stores will close their doors for the final time at the end of trading. more
Big freeze: 10 below zero forecast 07:35, Jan 6 2009
A freezing spell was forecast to tighten its grip on the country as temperatures plunge towards -10C across more of the UK. more
Short-selling ban 'to be lifted' 07:05, Jan 6 2009
A ban on the short-selling of UK financial sector shares will be lifted despite calls from MPs for an extension. more
Crossing death: Derailment theory 07:05, Jan 6 2009
A woman driver killed after her car was hit by a train on a level-crossing may have died trying to save rail passengers from derailment, it has emerged. more
Tourist dies in paraglide accident 07:05, Jan 6 2009
A British tourist plunged to his death in a paragliding accident in Argentina when he slipped loose from his harness, according to reports. more
Bush to honour Blair with top medal 07:05, Jan 6 2009
Tony Blair will receive America's highest civilian award - the Presidential Medal of Freedom - from George Bush next week. more
Israel shuns bid for Gaza ceasefire 06:35, Jan 6 2009
Israel has ignored mounting international calls for a ceasefire and said it will not stop its crippling assault on Gaza until "peace and tranquility" are achieved in southern Israeli towns in the line of Palestinian rocket fire. more
Baby P council boss sacking appeal 06:35, Jan 6 2009
The children's services boss sacked over the death of Baby P is appealing against her dismissal, it has emerged. more
Derailment theory over crossing death 04:35, Jan 6 2009
A woman driver killed after her car was hit by a train on a level-crossing may have died trying to save rail passengers from derailment, it has emerged. more
Buyers 'in Waterford Wedgwood talks' 04:35, Jan 6 2009
Three potential buyers are said to be eyeing up parts of the collapsed crystal and china maker Waterford Wedgwood. more
Tourist killed in paraglide accident 02:05, Jan 6 2009
A British tourist plunged to his death in a paragliding accident in Argentina when he slipped loose from his harness, according to reports. more
Consumer confidence at record low 02:05, Jan 6 2009
Consumer confidence slumped to a new record low during December as mass redundancies made people feel nervous about their own job prospects, research has showed. more
Baby P council boss appeals over sacking 02:05, Jan 6 2009
The children's services boss sacked over the death of Baby P is appealing against her dismissal, it has emerged. more
