Scroungers rhetoric 'fuels abuse'
5:18am Monday 6th February 2012
Government focus on alleged fraud and over-claiming to justify cuts in benefits is fuelling abuse against disabled people, charities have warned.
Mon, 6th Feb 2012
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Scrap tax relief on top pay: TUC
1:29am Monday 6th February 2012
Union leaders have stepped up their attack on bankers' bonuses by claiming that changes to the tax system could raise £1.7 billion a year.
Capello criticises Terry decision
3:25am Monday 6th February 2012
Major question marks hang over Fabio Capello's status as England coach after he spoke out in defence of axed skipper John Terry.
Davey sets out green credentials
1:45am Monday 6th February 2012
New Energy Secretary Ed Davey will seek to establish his green credentials, declaring there will be "no change in direction or ambition" after the departure of Chris Huhne.
Economic crisis 'leads to action'
1:39am Monday 6th February 2012
The economic crisis has led to 85% of UK adults deciding to take action in their lives when they would previously have sat back, a study claims.
Diabetes 'raises birth defect risk'
1:30am Monday 6th February 2012
Pregnant women with diabetes are almost four times more likely to have a baby with a birth defect, according to new research.
Queen marks milestone with new vow
1:17am Monday 6th February 2012
The Queen has marked the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne by renewing her pledge to serve the nation and its people.
Hague pressured over Syria policy
12:40am Monday 6th February 2012
William Hague faces pressure to set out the UK's strategy on Syria to MPs after the United Nations failed to agree a resolution seeking an end to the mounting violence.
Queen marks milestone with new vow
12:11am Monday 6th February 2012
The Queen has marked the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne by renewing her pledge to serve the nation and its people.