UK set for hottest day of year 04:05, Jun 19 2013
The UK is expected to bask in the hottest day of the year so far, forecasters said. more
Iraq claims legal ruling expected 04:05, Jun 19 2013
The Supreme Court is due to rule on whether families of soldiers killed fighting in Iraq can bring damages claims against the Government. more
Brazil protesters keep up pressure 04:05, Jun 19 2013
Thousands of demonstrators have flooded into a square in Brazil's economic hub, Sao Paulo, for the latest in a historic wave of protests against the state of public transport, schools and other public services. more
PM faces MPs' questions on G8 deals 04:05, Jun 19 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. more
Osborne to spell out bank plans 04:05, Jun 19 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). more
New food labels help fight obesity 01:05, Jun 19 2013
A new front-of-pack food label that has the support of health groups and all the major supermarkets has been launched to help tackle the obesity crisis. more
Assange expects to stay in embassy 01:05, Jun 19 2013
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will not leave the Ecuadorian Embassy in London even if sex charges against him are dropped, because he fears moves are already under way to extradite him to the United States, he has revealed. more
Many roads 'could become unusable' 01:05, Jun 19 2013
Much of the local road network could become unusable should there be more flooding or another severe winter, highways bosses are warning. more
RBS split raised amid banks rethink 01:05, Jun 19 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. more
Patient restraint data revealed 01:05, Jun 19 2013
Nearly 40,000 incidents of physical restraint on mental health patients in England were recorded in one year - with more than 3,000 in the "dangerous" face-down position - according to figures released by a charity. more
Putin warns on arms for rebels 22:05, Jun 18 2013
Weapons sent to Syrian rebels may end up in the hands of the sort of extremists who killed Drummer Lee Rigby, Vladimir Putin warned as the G8 summit ended with a degree of international accord over the crisis. more
PM vows 'tax justice' after G8 deal 21:05, Jun 18 2013
David Cameron has promised to deliver "proper tax justice" as leaders of the G8 nations agreed a pact to crack down on tax havens and stop multinational companies shifting profits around the world to avoid paying their fair share. more
Top judge urges court costs cut 19:05, Jun 18 2013
Radical change might be needed to cut the cost of going to court, the UK's most senior judge said. more
Brady slapped down after walkout 17:05, Jun 18 2013
Moors Murderer Ian Brady was slapped down by the judge hearing his mental health tribunal after first walking out, then complaining: "I've listened to this ad nauseam." more
Pair charged in payments probe 17:05, Jun 18 2013
The Sun's chief foreign correspondent and a prison officer have been charged over alleged payments to public officials, police said. more
G8 deal 'rewrites rules' on tax 17:05, Jun 18 2013
An agreement sealed by leaders of the G8 nations meeting in Northern Ireland can "rewrite the rules" on tax and transparency to benefit countries across the world, David Cameron said. more
US agrees to talks with Taliban 16:05, Jun 18 2013
US officials say they will begin formal talks with the Taliban over Afghanistan at the group's new Qatar office within days more
G8 leaders sign up to tax deal 16:05, Jun 18 2013
Leaders of the G8 nations meeting in Northern Ireland have signed up to a declaration designed to tackle tax evasion and promote free trade around the world. more
G8 paves way for Syria peace talks 16:05, Jun 18 2013
Leaders of the world's most powerful nations have papered over their differences on Syria to agree a joint position at the G8 summit in Northern Ireland that could pave the way for fresh peace talks in Geneva. more
G8 leaders agree position on Syria 15:05, Jun 18 2013
Leaders of the world's most powerful nations appeared to have papered over their differences on Syria to agree a joint position after fraught talks at the G8 summit. more
