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

Sat, 18 May 2013 16:36:07 GMT

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

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.

Fair inquest for Litvinenko impossible, judge warns

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:12:23 GMT

The judge investigating the killing of the former KGB agent Alexander Litvinenko said that the British Government’s cover-up of vital evidence was making it impossible for him to conduct a fair inquest.

Elena Ambrosiadou wins legal battle with ex-husband Martin Coward over software: They might be rich – but judge isn’t buying it in ‘toxic’ divorce

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:24:44 GMT

Two hedge fund tycoons whose marriage “turned toxic” were accused by a judge yesterday of giving “tainted” evidence in their battle over the spoils of their failed relationship.

You thought Ryanair's attendants had it bad? Wait 'til you hear about their pilots

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:07:57 GMT

Ryanair pilots have been warned not to sign a letter to airline regulators expressing concern that the airline’s employment practices could jeopardise passenger safety.

You thought Ryainair's attendants had it bad? Wait 'til you hear about their pilots

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:07:57 GMT

Ryanair pilots have been warned not to sign a letter to airline regulators expressing concern that the airline’s employment practices could jeopardise passenger safety.

You thought the attendants had it bad? Wait ’til you hear about Ryanair’s pilots

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:07:57 GMT

Ryanair pilots have been warned not to sign a letter to airline regulators expressing concern that the airline’s employment practices could jeopardise passenger safety.

You thought the attendants had it bad? Wait ’til you hear about Ryanair’s pilots

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:07:57 GMT

Ryanair pilots have been warned not to sign a letter to airline regulators expressing concern that the airline’s employment practices could jeopardise passenger safety.

Imams to preach against grooming of girls for sex

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:46:18 GMT

Imams across Britain will give simultaneous sermons condemning sexual grooming next month, as part of a grass-roots Muslim campaign to tackle the problem of abuse.

Troubled past comes back to haunt Isle of Man's gay residents after lesbian couple prevented from renting a house

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:44:35 GMT

An extraordinary artefact dating back just 22 years can be found in the permanent collection of the Manx Museum in Douglas. Alongside the ancient Viking treasures and relics from the island’s heyday as a Victorian holiday resort is a pair of pyjamas.

Gay residents in the Isle of Man reminded of a troubled past after lesbian couple prevented from renting a house

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:44:35 GMT

Fire service overhaul 'could save £200m a year'

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:20:01 GMT

Fire services in England could save up to £200 million a year by reforming or merging, a report has claimed.

Fire service overhaul 'save save £200m a year'

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:20:01 GMT

Fire services in England could save up to £200 million a year by reforming or merging, a report has claimed.

George Michael airlifted to hospital 'with minor head injuries' after car crash on M1

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:08:01 GMT

George Michael had to be airlifted to hospital following a car crash on the M1, where he sustained minor head injuries.

George Michael airlifted to hospital 'with head injuries' after car crash on M1

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:08:01 GMT

George Michael had to be airlifted to hospital following a car crash on the M1, where he sustained minor head injuries.

Census figures show Christianity in sharp decline while belief in Islam dramatically increases

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:18:35 GMT

A fresh analysis of the 2011 census has shown that Christian faith in the UK is declining rapidly amongst the British-born population, whilst belief in Islam has dramatically increased.

Census figures show Christianity in sharp decline whilst belief in Islam dramatically increases

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:18:35 GMT

A fresh analysis of the 2011 census has shown that Christian faith in the UK is declining rapidly amongst the British-born population, whilst belief in Islam has dramatically increased.

Arts Council to find new Arctic Monkeys in major funding shift that favours rock stars

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:13:07 GMT

The Arts Council has launched a mission to find the next Arctic Monkeys after announcing a major shift towards funding aspiring rock stars.

Jihadists murdered Briton as he took refuge in toilet, inquest told

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:00:50 GMT

A British construction worker taken hostage by Islamists was shot six times in a toilet as British and Nigerian soldiers attempted to rescue him, an inquest heard today.

British worker Chris McManus died just minutes into attempt to rescue him from Nigeria kidnappers, inquest told

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:00:50 GMT

A British construction worker was murdered by his Islamist kidnappers just minutes after a joint UK and Nigerian rescue operation stormed into the compound where they were held, an inquest heard today.

Special courts will deal will traffic-light jumpers and speeding motorists

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:42:35 GMT

Traffic-light jumpers and speeding motorists are to be dealt with in special traffic courts in a bid to free up time for more serious cases, the Government said today.

Red Arrows back with nine-plane displays after safety sign-off

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:15:04 GMT

The RAF's Red Arrows air display team has been cleared by the Chief of the Air Staff to fly in displays this year, the RAF said today.