Iraq claims legal ruling expected

Families of soldiers killed fighting in Iraq are bringing their battle for damage claims to the Supreme Court

4:04am Wednesday 19th June 2013

The Supreme Court is due to rule on whether families of soldiers killed fighting in Iraq can bring damages claims against the Government.

Osborne to spell out bank plans

George Osborne is expected to order more detailed work on how to hive off toxic assets from RBS into a 'bad' bank

3:13am Wednesday 19th June 2013

George Osborne is to shed light on his plans for the state-owned banks amid fresh pressure to split up Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS).

PM faces MPs' questions on G8 deals

David Cameron holds a press conference at the end of this year's G8 Summit on Lough Erne in Northern Ireland

3:33am Wednesday 19th June 2013

David Cameron is to face questions from MPs after G8 leaders thrashed out limited agreements on how to handle the Syria crisis and tackle tax dodging.

UK set for hottest day of year

Families enjoy the sun on Tynemouth Beach, North Tyneside

3:33am Wednesday 19th June 2013

The UK is expected to bask in the hottest day of the year so far, forecasters said.

Guides drop God vow from Promise

Chief Guide Gill Slocombe said that Girlguiding 'believes passionately' that girls need a space to explore their values

12:13am Wednesday 19th June 2013

It has been a part of the Promise for over a century, but from now on girls will no longer pledge their devotion to God when they join the Guides.

RBS split raised amid banks rethink

Radical plans to split Royal Bank of Scotland into a 'good' bank and a 'bad' bank must be looked at immediately

12:13am Wednesday 19th June 2013

Radical plans to split Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) into a "good" bank and a "bad" bank must be looked at immediately as part of an urgent rethink of Government plans for privatisation, according to an influential Parliamentary commission.






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