Met Names Undercover Cops Accused Over Affairs

The names of undercover policemen who allegedly had relationships with female environmental activists have been made public for the first time. A spokesman for the Met said: "In compliance with the order of Mr Justice Bean the MPS has confirmed in its...

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Murder Suspect Dewani 'Fit To Stand Trial'

A South African court has ruled that murder suspect Shrien Dewani is fit to stand trial for the honeymoon murder of his wife. A mental health panel in South Africa unanimously decided that the 34-year-old businessman is not mentally ill and should be...

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New CCTV Footage Of 'Panicked' Burglary Suspect

Police have released new CCTV footage of a suspect wanted over a burglary that left a man with "life-changing" injuries. The suspect is seen removing a pair of surgical gloves as he walks across a car park within minutes of the attack at a home in Wimbledon,...

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'Mum Arrested' After Girl Drowns In Hotel Pool

The mother of a three-year-old girl who drowned in a hotel swimming pool near Blackpool has been arrested on suspicion of murder. The youngster is believed to have been staying with her parents at the Dalmeny Hotel, St Annes, when she got into difficulty...

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Student Cleared Of Knickers Plot For Jihadists

A 27-year-old woman who tried to smuggle cash in her knickers on a flight to Turkey has been cleared of funding jihadists in Syria. Nawal Msaad tried to take €20,000 (£15,830) in rolled-up notes on a flight from Heathrow to Istanbul in January,...

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Obesity Linked To Ten Most Common Cancers

Overweight and obese people are at greater risk of developing the 10 most common cancers, according to a major study. The research suggests BMI was "positively associated" with cancers, including uterus, cervix, thyroid, kidney, liver and colon. The...

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Medical Chiefs 'Call Time On Failing GP Services'

GP services that continue to offer poor care to patients will be shut down, health regulators have said. Surgeries are set to receive Ofsted-style ratings - where they will be deemed to be outstanding, good, requires improvement or inadequate. The...

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Record Numbers Off To Uni As A* Grades Rise

By Afua Hirsch, Social Affairs and Education Editor A record number of students have been accepted into university, with a rise in the number achieving top marks in their A-level exams. Ucas, the organisation which handles the admissions process,...

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Petition To Stop Ched Evans' Sheffield Return

By Mike McCarthy, North of England Correspondent Almost 60,000 people have signed an online petition urging Sheffield United not to re-employ disgraced footballer Ched Evans. The striker is due to be released from prison in the autumn after serving...

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Teachers Plan 'Parent-Friendly' League Tables

Headteachers are planning to publish their own set of league tables - which they say will be fairer to schools than the present system. The current system, the Association of School and College Leaders says, serves the Government's "political aims rather...

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Two People Found Dead With Gunshot Wounds

An elderly man and woman have been found dead with gunshot wounds in a village near Ledbury, Herefordshire. West Mercia Police confirmed they had gone to an address in Bosbury, about five miles north of the market town, at 10.20am on Monday after family...

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Bank Gives Latest Signal On Rate Rise Timing

The governor of the Bank of England has said that weak wage growth will be more closely watched in relation to the timing of interest rate rises. At a news conference to outline the Bank's quarterly Inflation Report, Mark Carney insisted that rises...

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Scottish Voters 'Anxious About UK Break Away'

By James Matthews, Scotland Correspondent A survey of Scottish attitudes has detailed the country's hopes and fears over independence. The Survey of Scottish Social Attitudes found a small rise in support for breaking away from the UK, but exposed...

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Prisoners Lose Voting Rights Compensation Bid

A group of British prisoners have lost a compensation bid for being denied the right to vote. However, the European Court of Human Rights said in its ruling that denying them the vote was a breach of human rights. Ten prisoners took the case to the...

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Panda Tian Tian Expecting, Says Edinburgh Zoo

It looks as though Tian Tian the panda is pregnant and may give birth at the end of this month, Edinburgh Zoo says. The female half of the panda duo - Yang Guang is the male - is spending more and more time asleep, according to officials. They have...

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Criminal Probe Into Manchester's Police Chief

Greater Manchester Police's top officer is subject to a criminal investigation over a "poorly handled" inquiry into a suspected sex offender, the police watchdog has said. Chief Constable Sir Peter Fahy has been served with criminal and gross misconduct...

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Second Minister In A Week Quits Foreign Office

Foreign Office minister Mark Simmonds has resigned - six days after Baroness Warsi quit over the Government's stance on Gaza. Downing Street insisted the move was not a protest over government policy in the Middle East. Letters released between the...

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Weather Warnings As Bertha Moves Up North

Weather warnings have been issued by forecasters as the remnants of Hurricane Bertha continue to move across the country. After Wales and southern England were left drenched on Sunday, northern parts braced themselves for the unpleasant conditions today....

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'Pay Before You Die' Inheritance Tax Plan

People suspected of trying to avoid inheritance tax could have to pay before they die under proposals being considered by ministers. HM Revenue & Customs could demand "accelerated payment" where savers are using potentially illegal avoidance schemes....

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PM Urged To Recall Parliament Over Iraq Crisis

David Cameron has been urged to recall Parliament from its summer recess to address the growing crisis in Iraq. The world has watched images from the war-torn country in horror amid reports of the displacement and slaughter of minority Christians and...

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Weather Warnings As Bertha Batters Britain

The remnants of Hurricane Bertha has brought gale force winds, heavy rains and flash flooding to Britain. The deluge landed at Cornwall in the early hours and was sweeping across the UK from the south west of the country with gusts of 45mph reported...

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Senior UKIP Politician In 'Copy Hitler' Row

A senior UKIP politician has defended reports he urged young party members to "copy Hitler". The Mail On Sunday acquired a recording of West Midlands MEP Bill Etheridge telling prospective candidates to "pick up little moments" of Hitler's speaking...

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Police Trial On-The-Spot DNA Testing Machines

By Mark White, Home Affairs Correspondent British police have begun trialling on-the-spot DNA testing, which could help trace serious criminals within hours, rather than days. The Home Office has given extra funding to police in Lancashire and...

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Harry Recalls 'Missing Limbs' Horror Of War

Prince Harry has recalled the "horrendous" images he saw during two tours of Afghanistan. The Royal described seeing children who had died from roadside bombs and the horrific injuries of soldiers on the battlefield.  Harry, who is a Captain in...

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