News archive for April 2011

Winner of MasterChef Final Revealed

Tim Anderson, a bar manager from America, was crowned as the latest winner of BBC One’s MasterChef programme.

30 Days Notice for Energy Price Increases

In a move to make the energy market fairer, suppliers must now give 30 days notice when increasing their prices, rules Ofgem.

Morning Heart Attacks ‘Worse’ say Experts

Findings published in Heart journal have revealed that heart attacks between 6am and noon can be more fatal than at any other time of day.

Kate Will Not Vow to ‘Obey’ William

In the order of service for the royal wedding that was released this morning, it shows that Kate Middleton’s vows will not contain the traditional word ‘obey’.

Labour Face Tough Decision Over AV

Alan Johnson says that the Labour party faces a tough decision when voting on the AV referendum in May.

UK Economy Grows 0.5%

The UK economy grew by 0.5% in the first three months of the 2011, says The Office for National Statistics.

BBC to Broadcast Cancer Sufferer's Death

As part of BBC One’s ‘Inside the Human Body’ series, the death of a 84-year-old cancer sufferer will be shown on 12th May.

UN says Sri Lankan Shelling Killed Civilians

A UN review has ruled that the majority of the tens of thousands of civilians killed during the 26-year-long war were done so by Sri Lankan government bombing.

Westwood Shares Lead In Indonesia

England golfer, Lee Westwood was sharing a three-way lead at the close of play on the second day of the Indonesian Masters.

10,000 UK Passports Binnned Each Year

Going abroad for the Easter weekend? Got your passport? Some 10,000 are accidentally thrown away each year according to the IPS.

Student leaks Harry’s Best Man Speech

A Leeds University student has leaked a video and the text of Prince Harry’s speech for the royal wedding.

Growing Old Is A Gas!

Psychiatrist, Julian Hughes, thinks that growing old should be something to look forward to, not feared.

Two Photographers Killed in Libya

Two war photojournalists, one British and one American, have been killed whilst covering conflict in the city of Misrata, Libya.

Anglicans’ Catholicism Conversion In Women Bishops Protest

Around 900 Anglicans are expected to convert to Catholicism over the Easter period in protest at the CofE’s decision to ordain female bishops.

Thousands Of Addicts Claim Incapacity Benefit

According to government figures have revealed that upwards of 80,000 people are claiming incapacity benefit because they are alcoholics, addicted to drugs or obese.

Prince Charles Breaks Regal Record

The Prince of Wales has become the longest serving heir apparent in British royal history.

Customers Await PPI Ruling

Around 3 million people are anticipating a High Court ruling that could have a large impact on compensation for past loan insurance sales.

Advances In Pioneering Cancer Breath Test

Preliminary studies from Israel suggest that a breath test that can detect cancer is a step closer to becoming a reality.

Dr Who Star Elisabeth Sladen Dies, Aged 63

Elisabeth Sladen, best known for her role as Doctor Who’s assistant Sarah Jane Smith, lost her battle with cancer at the age of 63 yesterday.

Muslim Royal Wedding Protest Blocked

Scotland Yard has rejected an application by an Islamist group to stage a protest outside of Westminster Abbey on the day of the royal wedding.

Research Suggests Last Supper ‘Was On A Wednesday'

New research suggests that the Last Supper was in fact on a Wednesday, as opposed to the Maundy Thursday, which is the traditional day of recognition.

Charity Campaign Backed by Dick Strawbridge

TV personality and environmental expert Dick Strawbridge is backing a campaign to give small British charities the chance to win some much-needed funding.

Cameron: Brown to Head IMF ‘Not Likely’

David Cameron inferred that Gordon Brown would not be the right candidate to head up the International Monetary Fund, when he specified that Kahn’s replacement must be “extraordinarily competent”.

Thousands Flee Nigeria In Election Riots

Thousands of Nigerians have fled the north of the country after riots resulted in the election of incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan.

Australia Deports Criminal Back To UK

A British man will be deported back to the UK after living for forty years in Australia, because of his criminal record.

Police Criticised for ‘Kettling’ Technique

Human rights campaigners have criticised the Police’s focus on ‘kettling’ during recent protests in London, saying that it undermined the trust between officers and peaceful protesters.

US Conducts Search For Storm Survivors

Rescue workers are starting their search for survivors in North Carolina after storms and tornadoes lasting three days killed 45 people.

‘Best Before’ Labels Could Be Scrapped

In an attempt to lower the £680 worth of food each family throws away every year, new government guidance could see Best Before dates being scrapped.

Teenager Arrested over Brit Deaths in Florida

A 16-year-old has been arrested and charged with two counts of murder following a shooting in Florida on Saturday morning, resulting in the death of two Brits.

Mass Iron Age Grave Found In Derbyshire

Archaeologists have discovered evidence of a massacre located near an Iron Age fort in Derbyshire.

Royal Opera House Announces Olympic Programme

The Royal Opera House has today announced its 2011-12 programme, which is to be themed around the Olympic Games.

Experts Warn A&E Could be Swamped on Long Weekends

Experts are concerned that the upcoming consecutive long weekends for Easter and the Royal wedding may put strain on casualty departments.

Cameron, Obama and Sarkozy say “Gadaffi Must Go”

Leaders of the UK, US and France have said in a united letter that there will not be peace in Libya whilst Colonel Gadaffi remains in power.

Wine: Are You Just Paying For the Label?

A test administered at the Edinburgh Science Festival saw only 50% of people could differentiate between cheap plonk and expensive wines.

Art Charity Increases Funding By 50%

An art charity that aids Britain's museums and galleries in buying works of art will increase its funding by more than 50% over the next three years.

Families Will Be £910 Out of Pocket in 2011

High inflation and rising household bills mean that the average family will be £910 worse off than in 2009, according to a recent study.

Berlusconi Vows Not To Run For New Term In 2013

The Italian Prime Minister has confirmed that he will not campaign for office when his term expires in 2013.

Immigration To Be Cut Back To ‘1980s Levels’

The coalition government will cut the UK’s rate of immigration back to levels of the 1980s, David Cameron will promise today.

UK Unemployment falls by 17,000

Unemployment figures fell between December and Feruary to 2.48 million, according to the Office for Naitonal Statistics (ONS).

Gillian ‘Bigot’ Duffy Accosts Nick Clegg

Gillian Duffy, the woman Gordon Brown clumsily deemed a ‘bigot’, was present at Mr Clegg’s visit to a factory in Rochdale, and proceeded to question him over the Coalition’s policies.

MG Back In Production After 16 Years

MG will produce their first new car in 16 years at a production plant in Longbridge, Birmingham.

Domestic Abuse Deaths To Be Reviewed

All domestic violence deaths in England and Wales will be reviewed in an attempt to fully understand the causes of violence in the home.

Mubarak And Sons Detained In Egypt

The prosecutor general of Egypt has ordered the detention of former President Hosni Mubarak, amid investigation into charges of corruption and abuse.

Bowel Cancer Surgery Survival Differences ‘Worrying’

Survey results suggest that survival rates after bowel cancer surgery differ depending on where the patient lives in the UK.

2012 Titian Project Backed By Turner Prize Artists

Two winners of the Turner Prize are set to team up with the National Gallery and Royal Ballet for an Olympic project, commencing in 2012.

Japan Radiation Ranking Matches Chernobyl

Japan has raised its nuclear severity rating to the highest possible: 7, equalling that of the Chernobyl disaster in 1986.

BRC Reports Worst Sales Fall On Record

Difficulties for high street shops have been outlined by The British Retail Consortium, who have recorded the worst fall in retail since 1996.

Actors Protest Over Arts Cuts

A selection of the country’s finest actors has met in London to protest against the drastic cutting of the Arts.

Submariner In Court Over Fatal Shooting

A nuclear submariner who was charged with murder and three counts of attempted murder has appeared in court today.

NHS Front-Line Jobs 'Under Threat'

The Royal College of Nursing has reported that front-line NHS clinical jobs are under threat in England.

Gaddafi Accepts Planned Truce

President of South Africa, Jacob Zuma, has said that the Libyan government has accepted a peace proposal by the African Union to end on-going conflict.

France Ban Islamic Face Veil

A law will come into force in France today, making it an offence for a Muslim woman to conceal her face in public.

Portugal Bail-Out Expected in May

The European Union is aiming to have a bail-out package for Portugal by the middle of May.

Ex-MP In Court For Fiddling Expenses

Ex-Labour MP, Elliot Morley, will appear in court facing accusations of fraudulently claiming upwards of £30,000 in parliamentary expenses.

America Snubs Gaddafi Letter

The USA has ignored a letter from Muammar Gaddafi addressed to President Obama, and has repeated that he must resign.

Canada Unveils Royal Wedding Commemorative Coins

The Royal Canadian Mint has revealed collectors' coins to mark the royal wedding on Friday 29th April.

April 6th: New Tax Year Begins

Has the newest budget got you budgeting for the future? Have your finances been left high and dry? We outline the tax changes coming into effect today.

Gbagbo To Surrender 'Within Hours'

France has stated that besieged Ivory Coast leader, Laurent Gbagbo is negotiating his departure from the presidency and could surrender “within hours”.

Migrant Boat Capsizes Off Italian Isle

Rescue workers are searching the Mediterranean for 150 migrants after a boat capsized in rough seas.

Census Avoiders Face ‘Official Visits’

Reports show that seven million households are yet to complete the 2011 census in England and Wales could face visits from officials.

NI Bomb Police Offer To Be Laid To Rest Today

The funeral of Ronan Kerr, the police officer killed by a bomb planted underneath his car, will take place later today.

London Statue To Honour Yuri Gagarin

A statue of Yuri Gagarin is to be erected in London to honour his achievement as the first man in space.

Ivory Coast President 'Negotiating Surrender'

The UN has reported that three generals loyal to Laurent Gbago are negotiating terms of surrender in return for promises of safety for them and President Gbagbo.

NHS Reforms: Government To Embark On 'Listening Exercise'

After the Coalition’s NHS reforms were met with mass criticism, are the reforms set to be altered?

“Evil” Artist’s Painting Attacked By Woman

‘Two Tahitian Women’, by Paul Gauguin has been attacked by a woman who branded the artist as ‘evil’.

Arrests Made In Phone-Hacking Inquiry

Scotland Yard has reported that two men have been arrested on suspicion of intercepting voicemail messages.

Sri Lanka’s Cricket Captain Quits

Three days after defeat in the World Cup final, Kumar Sangakkara has quit as captain of Sri Lanka's one-day and Twenty20 sides.

New Flat-Rate Pension To Be Announced

Details of a new £155-a-week flat-rate pension will be announced later today.

Il Divo Recognised At Classic Brit Awards

Il Divo are to be given a special award at the Classic Brit Awards in May.

NI Car Bomb Murder: Police & Leaders Meet

The murder of Catholic police officer Ronan Kerr will be the subject of talks held today between Northern Ireland’s political leaders and Police Chief Constable Matt Baggott.

Government Launches Crackdown On Benefit Scheme

The government is launching a scheme today aimed at cracking down on people receiving incapacity benefits that should not be.

Man Arrested Over London Shooting

A 19-year-old man has been arrested over the shooting in Stockwell, London, where two people were seriously injured – one of which was a five-year-old girl.

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