- UK RSS Feed

The top ten: political myths

Sat, 18 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

Suddenly we were transported to fantasy land this month; to a country where Nigel Farage won a quarter of the vote in protest elections and it was said that David Cameron should ditch gay marriage and pull out of the EU without bothering with a referendum because, "as everyone knows", the Conservatives failed to win last time because "they weren't right-wing enough". How people believe as they want to…

IoS Special Investigation: Why we need a national database to keep our young people safe

Sat, 18 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

Child protection experts called for a national register of youngsters who go missing from council care to stop them from slipping into a life of violence and sexual abuse. Their demand comes days after an Oxford gang were convicted of abusing under-age girls in care.

The myth of the modern dad exposed: New book claims men still won't sacrifice their careers for fatherhood

Sat, 18 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

The popular image of the modern, hands-on father might have to be scrapped. The idea that men are cutting back on work to help their partners with childcare is a myth, according to a provocative new book that presents stark evidence illustrating the British male's reluctance to step back from his job.

Scotland could become 'another Cyprus' if it becomes independent

Sat, 18 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

Scotland risks becoming "another Cyprus" if it becomes independent, the Treasury claims.

New poll puts Ukip in third place above the Lib Dems

Sat, 18 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

Support for the UK Independence Party across Britain has risen to its highest level, consolidating its position as the third most popular party in the country, according to a new poll for The Independent on Sunday.

Hundreds sign up to new social work scheme

Sat, 18 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

More than 200 graduates have signed up to a new scheme to attract the brightest candidates into social work within just 24 hours of its launch, it emerged last night.

When 'off the record' becomes on the agenda as 'swivel-eyed loons' furore grows

Sat, 18 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

The journalists had barely begun their dinner on Wednesday evening – ribs and rare breed lamb at the Blue Boar Smokehouse in the InterContinental hotel a short walk from the House of Commons – when a senior figure close to the Prime Minister passed by their table.

David Cameron goes to war with press over 'swivel-eyed loons' slur

Sat, 18 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

David Cameron risked a major blow to his authority after he defended one of his closest friends over claims that he had described Tory activists as "mad, swivel-eyed loons".

Google boss Eric Schmidt may snub Prime Minister David Cameron over company's House of Commons grilling

Sat, 18 May 2013 18:20:07 GMT

The internet giant Google has thrown a veil of corporate secrecy around its billionaire executive chairman, putting in doubt his scheduled attendance at a meeting in Downing St tomorrow with the Prime Minister.

Google boss Eric Schmidt may snub Prime Minister David Cameron over company's House of Commons grilling

Sat, 18 May 2013 18:20:07 GMT

Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, abandons his support for civil partnerships for heterosexual couples

Sat, 18 May 2013 17:57:51 GMT

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has abandoned his support for allowing heterosexual couples to enter into civil partnerships under pressure from the church hierarchy.

Downing Street insider Lord Feldman 'taking legal advice', as he denies calling anti-Europe anti-gay marriage Tory activists 'mad swivel-eyed loons'

Sat, 18 May 2013 17:05:53 GMT

Number 10 has denied that "anyone in Downing Street" made comments describing Tory party activists as "mad swivel-eyed loons".

Woman found alive after disappearing while swimming in sea off the Lincolnshire coast

Sat, 18 May 2013 11:39:07 GMT

A major search operation has found alive a "very lucky" woman who disappeared after swimming drunk off the Lincolnshire coast.

Woman who disappeared while swimming in sea after drinking found alive following search operation

Sat, 18 May 2013 10:53:07 GMT

A woman who disappeared while swimming off the Lincolnshire coast has been found alive after a major search operation.

Widow of former KGB spy Alexander Litvinenko says coroner 'abandoned search for truth' and calls for public inquiry into his death

Sat, 18 May 2013 09:49:51 GMT

The widow of former KGB spy Alexander Litvinenko has called for the inquest into her late husband's death to be abandoned and for a public inquiry to be held in its place.

Widow of former KGB spy Alexander Litvinenko calls for public inquiry into his death

Sat, 18 May 2013 09:49:51 GMT

The widow of former KGB spy Alexander Litvinenko has called for the inquest into her late husband's death to be abandoned and for a public inquiry to be held in its place.

Murder hunt launched after man's body found in Coventry grassland

Sat, 18 May 2013 09:07:08 GMT

Police have launched a murder inquiry after a man's body was found on an area of grassland near a block of flats.

Explosive device removed by Northern Ireland police investigating attempted murders

Sat, 18 May 2013 07:40:36 GMT

What is believed to be a bomb found by police investigating the attempt to murder three officers in West Belfast has been taken away, police said.

Revealed: Devastating impact of 'bedroom tax' sees huge leap in demand for emergency hardship handouts for tenants

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:00:54 GMT

The extent of the suffering inflicted by the “bedroom tax” can be revealed for the first time today as figures show a 338 per cent leap in the number of people applying for emergency handouts in the month since it was imposed.

Revealed: Devastating impact of 'bedroom tax' which forces huge leap in hardship handouts for tenants

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:00:54 GMT

Philip Hammond breaks ranks on gay marriage

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:00:08 GMT

A Cabinet minister has controversially warned that the Government is upsetting “vast numbers of people” with its plans for same-sex marriage.

Notes from a small island: Is Sealand an independent 'micronation' or an illegal fortress?

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

Seven miles off the coast of Suffolk, there is a country. It isn't a very big country. In fact, its surface area extends to no more than 6,000 square feet, which is about twice the size of a tennis court. You won't find it on Google Maps and it isn't a member of Nato or, indeed, the EU. But it exists. And I know, because I've been there.

No 10 denies anyone in Downing Street called anti-Europe anti-gay marriage Tory activists 'mad swivel-eyed loons'

Fri, 17 May 2013 22:52:53 GMT

Number 10 has denied that "anyone in Downing Street" made comments describing Tory party activists as “mad swivel-eyed loons”.

David Cameron ally brands anti-Europe anti-gay marriage Tory activists as 'mad swivel-eyed loons'

Fri, 17 May 2013 22:52:53 GMT

A close aide to David Cameron has dismissed party activists as “mad swivel-eyed loons” in an outburst set to infuriate grassroots Tories.

David Cameron ally brands rebel Tory activists as 'mad swivel-eyed loons'

Fri, 17 May 2013 22:52:53 GMT

A close aide to David Cameron has dismissed party activists as “mad swivel-eyed loons” in an outburst set to infuriate grassroots Tories.