Bulger killers' prosecution slammed

The killers of James Bulger should not have been prosecuted for his murder because children under the age of 12 who commit crimes are too young to understand the full consequences of their actions, the Children's Commissioner for England has said.Read

Lib Dems 'warned of finance crisis'

Vince Cable will insist the Liberal Democrats are the party to lead Britain out of recession - having warned of the financial dangers in the first place.Read

BA chief criticises union bosses

British Airways chief executive Willie Walsh has launched a scathing attack on union bosses as the row over cost-cutting intensified following the announcement of seven days of strikes by cabin crew.Read

'Halal poultry falsely labelled'

Up to three-quarters of poultry sold as halal in the UK is falsely labelled, an industry group has warned.Read

BNP 'amends' rules after decision

The British National Party began processing applications within hours of a court order banning recruitment of new members after its leader claimed to have amended the constitution.Read

Meat workers abused, inquiry finds

Agency and migrant workers employed by meat and poultry firms suffer "mistreatment and exploitation", an official inquiry has revealed.Read

Sir Stirling 'feeling better'

Motor racing veteran Sir Stirling Moss has thanked wellwishers who wrote to him after he fell three floors down a lift shaft and broke both ankles.Read

Cameron's wife talks of home life

David Cameron's wife has given a revealing insight into their home life as she prepares to take a leading role in the election campaign.Read

Be prepared to vote, Scouts urged

The Scout Association has launched a bid to get young people more involved in the general election amid fears up to half may not be registered to vote.Read

Singer picked for UK Eurovision bid

A 19-year-old singer has been chosen to represent the UK in this year's Eurovision Song Contest.Read

Teenager charged with harassment

A teenager has been charged with the harassment of a man who died outside his home.Read

Europe row Tory MEP joins Lib Dems

A senior Tory MEP has defected to the Liberal Democrats over David Cameron's stance on Europe.Read

Royal Mail quality tests 'rigged'

The postal watchdog is considering action against Royal Mail after allegations that quality tests were rigged.Read

Sarkozy takes EU swipe at Cameron

French President Nicolas Sarkozy delivered a thinly-veiled swipe at David Cameron as he insisted Britain must remain "bang in the middle" of Europe.Read

55 charged over parliament protest

More than 50 climate change protesters who spent the night on the roof of the Houses of Parliament have been charged with trespass, Scotland Yard said.Read

Griffin reopens BNP recruitment

British National Party leader Nick Griffin declared applications to join were being processed again despite a court order banning recruitment of new members.Read

Row over baroness expenses probe

A row has erupted between prosecutors and the House of Lords authorities following a decision not to bring charges against the Labour peer Baroness Uddin over her expenses.Read

Sarkozy: Britain needed in Europe

French President Nicolas Sarkozy declared it was essential that Britain remained "bang in the middle" of Europe.Read

Charges over Susan Boyle burglary

A teenage boy has been arrested and charged in connection with a theft at Susan Boyle's home, police said.Read

£270m loan boost for Vauxhall

The Government has announced a £270 million loan guarantee to car giant General Motors to help secure its Vauxhall operations in Britain.Read

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