29 April 2009 - World & UK news, latest news in the UK

Flu 'will kill people in Europe' Apr 29 2009

The European Commission's most senior health official has warned that thousands could die in a swine flu pandemic.Read

Mother questioned over Chloe death Apr 29 2009

Detectives are continuing to question a young woman on suspicion of murdering her four-year-old daughter.Read

Swine flu hotline open on Thursday Apr 29 2009

A new UK information line providing advice about the swine flu outbreak will be up and running on Thursday, Health Secretary Alan Johnson has said.Read

Ex-Emmerdale star sentenced for GBH Apr 29 2009

A former Emmerdale actor who attacked a 16-year-old boy has received a nine-month suspended sentence.Read

Brown loses Commons vote on Gurkhas Apr 29 2009

PM Gordon Brown has suffered a symbolic defeat in the Commons after MPs voted to give all Gurkha soldiers equal right of residence in Britain.Read

More troops set for Afghan mission Apr 29 2009

An additional 700 British troops will be deployed in Afghanistan to provide security during the country's forthcoming presidential elections, PM Gordon Brown has confirmed.Read

Terror camp pair given seven years Apr 29 2009

Two men who planned to attend a training camp for terrorists have each been given seven-year prison sentences.Read

Mother questioned over girl's death Apr 29 2009

Detectives are questioning a young woman on suspicion of murdering her four-year-old daughter.Read

Swine flu: More UK cases confirmed Apr 29 2009

A 12-year-old girl is among five people who have now been diagnosed with swine flu in the UK.Read

Schoolchildren screened for knives Apr 29 2009

Knife arches are being introduced into every secondary school in an east London local authority area.Read

Three new cases of swine flu in UK Apr 29 2009

A 12-year-old girl from Torbay is one of three more confirmed cases of swine flu in the UK on top of two previously identified in Scotland, the Prime Minister has said.Read

Toddler is first US swine flu death Apr 29 2009

The first US death from swine flu has been confirmed amid increasing global anxiety over a health menace that authorities around the world are struggling to contain.Read

Chancellor defends latest tax hikes Apr 29 2009

Chancellor Alistair Darling has defended tax hikes on high earners, telling a bosses' conference that those with the "broadest shoulders" must pay their share.Read

Newly-weds await flu test results Apr 29 2009

A second couple who became ill after returning from their honeymoon in Mexico have been quarantined in their home as they wait to find out if they have contracted the swine flu virus.Read

Scientists hail autism breakthrough Apr 29 2009

Autism research has hit a breakthrough point equivalent to the one that revolutionised the understanding and treatment of cancer 30 years ago, it has been claimed.Read

Police probe death of four-year-old Apr 29 2009

Detectives have launched a murder inquiry after the body of a four-year-old girl was found at her home.Read

Abbey habit sees profits up by 25% Apr 29 2009

Spanish-owned high street bank Abbey said it has ridden out a dire economic climate with a 25% hike in pre-tax profits in the first three months of 2009.Read

LDV bosses apply for administration Apr 29 2009

The directors of beleaguered vanmaker LDV have applied for administration, raising fresh fears that hundreds of workers will lose their jobs.Read

Knife screening launched in schools Apr 29 2009

Knife arches are being introduced into every secondary school in a London council area.Read

Murder probe as girl, 4, found dead Apr 29 2009

Detectives have launched a murder inquiry after the body of a four-year-old girl was found at her home.Read

'Gender pay gap' challenge to DVLA Apr 29 2009

A landmark equal pay case is being launched against a Swansea-based Government department where union officials have claimed there is a 21% gender wage gap.Read

President Barack Obama marks 100 days in office as swine flu threat raises concerns Apr 29 2009

President Barack Obama will today mark his 100th day in office with a prime-time press conference in which he is likely to assess his achievements in office and the challenges that lie ahead.Read

Stem cell hope for blind toddler Apr 29 2009

A blind boy and his parents are flying to China for stem cell therapy after his family raised more than £40,000 for the treatment and trip.Read

Brown sets out anti-terror strategy Apr 29 2009

Gordon Brown will set out the UK's strategy to tackle a "crucible of terrorism" in the lawless mountainous border region between Afghanistan and Pakistan.Read

More honeymooners facing flu tests Apr 29 2009

A second couple who became ill after returning from their honeymoon in Mexico have been quarantined in their home as they wait to find out if they have contracted the swine flu virus, it has been reported.Read

Swine flu advice for all UK homes Apr 29 2009

The Government has confirmed that leaflets containing information about the swine flu virus will be distributed to households across the UK.Read

PM in 'terror crucible' scheme Apr 29 2009

Gordon Brown will set out the UK's strategy to tackle a "crucible of terrorism" in the lawless mountainous border region between Afghanistan and Pakistan.Read

PM presses on with expenses reform Apr 29 2009

Gordon Brown is pressing ahead with a bid to drive through reforms to MPs' expenses - despite efforts by the Commons anti-sleaze watchdog to derail his plans.Read

Child abuse images 'getting worse' Apr 29 2009

Child sex abuse images on the web are getting worse, a watchdog has revealed.Read

Criminals 'can be tracked online' Apr 29 2009

Crime victims will be able to track what happens to convicted criminals in their area using a new online service, it has been reported.Read

Missing chef: Mystery man sought Apr 29 2009

The father of university chef Claudia Lawrence has urged a man who may hold vital information about his daughter's mysterious disappearance to get in touch.Read

'Worrying' sugar levels in cereals Apr 29 2009

Little effort appears to have been made to reduce sugar in children's cereals nearly three years after a damning report, a consumer watchdog has said.Read

Dead woman's mother urges drug ban Apr 29 2009

The mother of a student who was found dead at a house after taking the liquid drug GBL has questioned why it has not yet been banned in Britain.Read

'Last Tommy' portrait revealed Apr 29 2009

An artist has revealed his portrait of "The Last Tommy" Harry Patch, one of the few surviving veterans of the First World War.Read

More honeymooners face flu tests Apr 29 2009