Epoch Times | United Kingdom | National United Kingdom | National http://www.theepochtimes.com/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:20:18 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 Proposed Curbs to MPs' Expenses in Doubt http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24905/ The MP's expenses debate could reopen after the new regulatory head implied the recommended reforms may not be adopted Reuters Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:13:31 +0100 UK Joins G20 Push for World Levy on Banks http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24901/ Britain has added its support to G20 proposals on bank levies intended to fund future bailouts Reuters Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:35:15 +0100 Brown Warns Karzai He Could Lose Backing http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24883/ Gordon Brown warns Afghan President Hamid Karzai he must act decisively to fight corruption. Reuters Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:12:37 +0100 British Troops Should Stay in Afghanistan Agree Politicians http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24824/ Members of the major parties say British army must finish the work in Afghanistan despite the death count. Damian Robin/Epoch Times Staff Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:14:13 +0100 Afghan Policeman Shoots Five British Soldiers Dead http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24747/ A 'rogue' Afghan policeman shot dead five British troopers and wounded more in an Afghan police checkpoint. Damian Robin/Epoch Times Staff Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:40:51 +0100 "More Experts Could Quit" Over Drugs Sacking http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24658/ More members of the government's drugs advisory council could quit after the chief advisor's sacking Reuters Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:20:22 +0100 Britons Plan to Spend Less on Christmas http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24631/ Possible unemployment and tax increases push down expected Christmas spending. Reuters Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:23:36 +0100 Postal Workers Strike Again After Talks Fail http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24596/ More strikes planned as the dispute between postal workers and the Royal Mail continues Reuters Sun, 01 Nov 2009 09:23:25 +0100 Somali Pirates Move British Couple Inland http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24593/ A dispute between rival Somali pirate gangs has resulted in a British couple being held for ransom being moved inland Reuters Sun, 01 Nov 2009 09:08:05 +0100 Lloyds Want Out of Toxic Asset Insurance Scheme http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24548/ Lloyds could pay UK government £2.5 billion to drop out of a planned toxic asset insurance scheme. Reuters Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:56:37 +0100 UK Data Protection Laws Inadequate - EU http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24508/ EU may take Britain to court for not providing enough privacy and personal data protection when using the web. Reuters Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:03:24 +0100 Vegetarian Diet Better for Environment, Says UK Climate Change Leader http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24455/ Price of meat and foods that increase climate change should go up says Lord Stern, climate change expert. Damian Robin/EpochTimes Staff Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:10:40 +0100 Post Union to Announce Strike Decision Wednesday http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24401/ The postal union said it would make a decision on Wednesday whether to press ahead with a three-day strike Reuters Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:02:55 +0100 Ireland Seizes 120 Million Cigarettes in Record Raid http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24400/ Irish authorities have found over 120 million smuggled cigarettes Reuters Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:59:38 +0100 Royal Mail and Postal Unions Talk Again http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24339/ Royal Mail management and postal union officials are meeting at the TUC to discuss the company's future. Epoch Times Staff Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:06:17 +0100 Royal Mail Calls for Commonsense to End Strike http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24301/ It is hoped that talks between Royal Mail and union representatives on Monday can stop further postal strikes Reuters Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:12:45 +0100 Banks Threatened With Fees Probe http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24300/ The Financial Services Minister has said if banks can't resolve their high fees they face a competition inquiry Reuters Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:33:24 +0100 Recession is Longest on Record http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24268/ The current recession became the longest in British history after the economy slid again in the last quarter Reuters Sat, 24 Oct 2009 08:29:04 +0100 BNP Leader Gets Mixed Reviews in London Stronghold http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24267/ Opinions divided about the BNP leader's appearance on Question Time Reuters Sat, 24 Oct 2009 08:06:41 +0100 UK Could Cut Afghanistan Troops by 2014 - General http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24208/ UK troop numbers could be reduced by 2014 if Afghan security forces trained in sufficient numbers. Reuters Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:29:00 +0100 Defence of Human Rights Act Causes Insult http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24206/ The Director of Public Prosecutions championed the Human Rights Act which the Conservatives want to repeal. Damian Robin/Epoch Times Staff Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:47:16 +0100 Royal Mail Workers Will Strike http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24132/ Thousands of Royal Mail staff are set to strike on Thursday and Friday after negotiations over pay and conditions failed Reuters Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:03:28 +0100 London 2012 Bosses Defend Pay and Packages http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24131/ London Assembly members have questioned the large bonuses due to be paid to top London 2012 Olympic executives Reuters Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:49:00 +0100 Two Prison Govenors Charged With Gross Misconduct http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24071/ Two prison governors have been charged with gross misconduct after vulnerable prisoners were tidied away before their jails were inspected, it is revealed in Prison Service reports By Damian Robin/Epoch Times Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:50:07 +0100 Iran Touts Evidence of UK / US Bombing Links http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24031/ Iran's Revolutionary Guards claim documents link US and UK to suicide bombing which killed over 40. Damian Robin/Epoch Times Staff Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:38:19 +0100 Royal Mail to Hire 30,000 to Cope With Backlog http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/23990/ Royal Mail will deploy more temporary workers earlier than usual to cope with planned strikes and the Christmas post Reuters Sun, 18 Oct 2009 23:14:50 +0100 Police Arrest 80 at Coal Plant Protest http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/23989/ Scuffles between police and environmental activists at a protest over climate change resulted in 80 arrests Reuters Sun, 18 Oct 2009 23:02:01 +0100 Tax Officials Investigate 27 MPs http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/23941/ MPs who abused the expenses system may also have broken tax laws: 27 now face investigation Reuters Sat, 17 Oct 2009 01:43:55 +0100 MI5 Admits Working With Unscrupulous Countries http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/23929/ British citizens were protected by MI5's involvement with countries which use torchure, says MI5 head. Damian Robin/Epoch Times Staff Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:26:57 +0100 Third of Child Abuse Reviews Still "Inadequate" http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/23882/ Ofsted say 34 percent of "serious case reviews" are still "inadequate" two years after the death of Baby P. Reuters Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:14:51 +0100