Mon, 13th Feb 2012

National News

Prescott backs police interference

8:49am Monday 13th February 2012

Lord Prescott said he disagreed with a police decision during a 2006 raid on a street in Forest Gate

Elected police commissioners should be able to interfere in force operations, Lord Prescott said as he explained why he was standing for the role.

Clegg beats drum for Youth Contract

8:41am Monday 13th February 2012

Deputy PM Nick Clegg said the Youth Contract will benefit businesses as well as young people

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg is to appeal for businesses to sign up to the coalition's drive to tackle youth unemployment.

BMA backs 'opt-out' organ donation

8:23am Monday 13th February 2012

An opt-out or presumed consent system for organ donation would transform lives, the BMA says

The way in which organs are donated and who donates them should be examined in a bid to improve donation rates and ultimately save lives, according to the British Medical Association (BMA).

Public sector bonuses under review

7:25am Monday 13th February 2012

Danny Alexander said the bonus review would ensure there was no suggestion of 'rewards for failure' in publicly funded bodies

The coalition has launched a review of public sector bonuses amid anger over payouts at bodies such as Royal Bank of Scotland.

Adele reigns with six Grammy wins

5:47am Monday 13th February 2012

Adele accepts the award for record of the year for Rolling in the Deep during the 54th annual Grammy Awards (AP/Matt Sayles)

British star Adele marked her long-awaited comeback with a record six gongs at The Grammy Awards on a night overshadowed by the death of fabled singer Whitney Houston.

Magnificent seven for The Artist

5:24am Monday 13th February 2012

The Artist actor Jean Dujardin, producer Thomas Langmann and director Michel Hazanavicius with their Bafta awards (AP/Joel Ryan)

Silent film The Artist made a big noise at the Bafta film awards winning seven awards including Best Film, Leading Actor and Best Director.

Adele savours six Grammy victories

4:46am Monday 13th February 2012

Adele accepts the award for best pop solo performance at the 54th annual Grammy Awards (AP/Matt Sayles)

Songstress Adele and the late Amy Winehouse led an early British charge at this year's sombre Grammy Awards, which have been dampened by the shock death of singing star Whitney Houston.

Coalition tensions exposed by Bill

4:23am Monday 13th February 2012

Andrew Lansley is facing increasing pressure over proposed NHS reforms

The coalition is braced for another buffeting over its NHS reforms, with health secretary Andrew Lansley's future still hanging in the balance.

Salmond and Moore to discuss vote

3:30am Monday 13th February 2012

Both the SNP administration and the UK Government have launched separate consultations on an independence referendum

Alex Salmond and the Scottish Secretary are to meet for talks about the independence referendum.

Adele and Winehouse win accolades

3:28am Monday 13th February 2012

Adele accepts the award for best pop solo performance at the 54th annual Grammy Awards (AP/Matt Sayles)

Songstress Adele and the late Amy Winehouse led an early British charge at this year's sombre Grammy Awards, which have been dampened by the shock death of singing star Whitney Houston.
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