Britain awaiting news of Iran staff 18:05, Jul 4 2009
Britain is still seeking clarification from Iran over the fate of detained British Embassy staff after one was said by his lawyer to be facing trial for "acting against national security". more
Overseas aid budget to be rebranded 16:35, Jul 4 2009
Overseas aid is to be rebranded in a bid to raise public awareness at home and abroad and help maintain support for spending during the downturn, the Government said. more
Tower block fire victims identified 15:35, Jul 4 2009
Five of the six victims who perished when a blaze ripped through their tower block have been named by police. more
Daughter poisoning: mother charged 14:05, Jul 4 2009
The mother of a child who died from a suspected methadone overdose has been charged with poisoning her daughter, police said. more
Streets at a halt for Pride march 14:05, Jul 4 2009
London's busiest shopping streets were brought to a standstill as the annual Pride march dazzled onlookers with a flamboyant and colourful display. more
Treasury orders review of quangos 14:05, Jul 4 2009
The Treasury has ordered a review of spending by public bodies it was announced, as so-called "quangos" came back under the spotlight in the political battle over future spending. more
Questions asked over escape routes 13:05, Jul 4 2009
Questions are being asked about whether escape routes and fire prevention measures were "adequate" at a block of flats where fire left six people dead, Harriet Harman said. more
Embassy employee in Iran charged 13:05, Jul 4 2009
The lawyer of a detained Iranian employee of the British embassy in Tehran said his client had been charged with "acting against national security". more
Former minister Henderson to quit 12:05, Jul 4 2009
Labour former minister Doug Henderson is to quit the Commons at the next General Election, he has announced. more
PM welcomes equality rights group 11:05, Jul 4 2009
The Prime Minister will welcome equality rights campaigners to Downing Street before the annual Pride march through central London. more
Six die as fire rips through flats 09:35, Jul 4 2009
Six people, including three young children, were killed in a blaze which ripped through a block of flats, emergency services said. more
UN chief dismayed over visit ban 07:35, Jul 4 2009
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said he is "deeply disappointed" after the Burma junta rejected his second and final request to meet jailed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. more
Seaside homes 'cheapest in north' 07:05, Jul 4 2009
The 10 most affordable seaside towns in England and Wales are all in the north of the country, research has shown. more
Coal plant 'will hit African poor' 06:35, Jul 4 2009
Creating a new coal plant in Kent could lead to 100,000 more people in the developing world losing their water supply during dry seasons, it has been claimed. more
N Korea 'conducts missile tests' 06:35, Jul 4 2009
North Korea has fired three missiles off its eastern coast, according to South Korean reports, in what was likely to be seen as a message of defiance to the United States on its Independence Day holiday. more
Britons join queue for Jackson show 05:05, Jul 4 2009
Organisers of Michael Jackson's public memorial have announced that British fans will be able to apply for tickets. more
Miliband defends Iran embassy staff 04:05, Jul 4 2009
The Foreign Office is defending British Embassy staff in Iran against threats to put them on trial for alleged involvement in anti-government protests. more
