Fri, 10th Feb 2012

National News

Snow set to wreak transport havoc

5:22am Friday 10th February 2012

Cars struggle in the snow between Pickering and Whitby in North Yorkshire

Widespread disruption is expected on transport routes across England and Wales following significant overnight snowfall and sub-zero temperatures that show little sign of relenting.

Argentina to state Falklands case

3:57am Friday 10th February 2012

Argentinian President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner hit out at Britain's 'militarisation' of the seas around the Falkland Islands (AP)

Argentina's foreign minister is due to arrive at the United Nations to officially protest about Britain's "militarisation" of the seas around the disputed Falkland Islands.

Hague: No plans to arm Syria rebels

3:57am Friday 10th February 2012

William Hague the UK had no intention of getting involved in the conflict inside Syria

Britain has no plans to arm Syrian rebels trying to overthrow President Bashar Assad, the Foreign Secretary has said.

Harry becomes Everest trek patron

3:09am Friday 10th February 2012

Prince Harry has a close connection with charity Walking With The Wounded

Prince Harry has become the patron of an expedition to climb Everest being staged by a group of war-wounded soldiers.

Barclays set to reveal bonus pot

3:09am Friday 10th February 2012

Barclays is expected to report pre-tax profits of over six billion pounds for 2011

Banking giant Barclays is expected to report another multibillion-pound profit haul, despite a turbulent year for its powerhouse investment arm.

Being lonely 'worse than smoking'

12:25am Friday 10th February 2012

Number 10's Behavioural Insight Team said lonliness in old age was one of the most significant lifestyle factors affecting mortality

Being lonely in old age will propel you to the grave more quickly than smoking, a senior Downing Street adviser said as part of an effort to encourage people to retire later.

Three million CRB checks in a year

12:05am Friday 10th February 2012

Almost 60,000 CRB checks were made by the Scout Association

Three million background checks were carried out in England and Wales last year, figures show.

PM support for NHS change 'drifted'

12:05am Friday 10th February 2012

The reform thinktank warned David Cameron's support for key changes to the NHS and other services had 'drifted'

David Cameron and other senior ministers have been criticised for backing away from public sector reforms amid heavy political pressure.

Gas call centres go face-to-face

12:05am Friday 10th February 2012

Customers will be able to speak to British Gas staff via a new video service

British Gas customers will be able to talk face-to-face with staff when they telephone call centres through a new video service, the company has announced.

MoD budget claims 'over-optimistic'

12:05am Friday 10th February 2012

The Commons Public Accounts Committee said the MoD was still only able to say the defence budget was 'broadly in balance'

Claims the Ministry of Defence has finally got to grips with its equipment budget after years of cost overruns and delays may be "over-optimistic", MPs have warned.
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