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News archive for March 2012
Friday 30th March 2012
Fuel Demand Rises By 172%
Fuel retailers have reported that yesterday saw a dramatic rise in demand for petrol, ahead of a potential strike by tanker drivers.
Transplant Organs “May Be Contaminated”
There are worries this morning that the fluid used to preserve organs for transplant may be contaminated with a bacterium.
George Galloway Wins Bradford Seat
Former Labour MP George Galloway has sensationally won the Bradford West bi-election for the RESPECT Party.Thursday 29th March 2012
New “Cancer Encyclopaedia” Is Published
The first volume of a book detailing all current knowledge on cancer has been published, and it is hoped it will speed up the search for a new cancer drug.
Florida Teen Found Guilty Of Murdering Two Brits
17-year-old Shawn Tyson has been found guilty of shooting dead two British men on a housing estate in Sarasota, Florida.
Government Admit That Jerrycan Advice Was A “Mistake”
UPDATE: In the last few minutes, the government have changed their advice ahead of the strike, telling people to top up their cars when their gauge reaches a half, rather than the usual practice of filling up at a third.Wednesday 28th March 2012
NHS Condemned For PIP Breast Implant Stance
MPs have blasted the NHS in the latest row over the faulty, French-made PIP breast implants.
Government Denies Causing “Panic” Over Fuel Strike Comments
A statement from Number 10 has denied creating a sense of “panic” over next month’s planned fuel tanker driver strike.
Syrian Army Targeting Children, UN Claim
Hundreds of children in Syria are being systematically detained and tortured by members of the country’s army, according to the UN’s Human Rights Commissioner Navi Pillay.Tuesday 27th March 2012
French Police Obtain Merah Video
A video of the man who killed seven people in Toulouse, three of them children, has been received by French police and TV station al-Jazeera.
Sixteen People Arrested In Afghanistan
Sixteen Afghans have been arrested in Kabul after eleven suicide bomber jackets were found in the country’s ministry of defence.
Report Suggests NHS Is Suffering From Ageism
A review of the NHS by the King’s Fund has suggested that elderly people are being “passed around hospitals like parcels” because of a culture of ageism.Monday 26th March 2012
Film Director’s Submarine Hits Ocean’s Deepest Point
Avatar and Titanic director James Cameron has returned from a dive to the Mariana Trench- the deepest point in our oceans.
Funding For Dementia Research Set To Rise
The government will today pledge an extra £66m into dementia research by 2015, David Cameron will announce.
Prime Minister Refuses To Reveal Dinner List
David Cameron has declined to reveal whom he has invited to his Number 10 flat for dinners, after a Sunday Times investigation.Friday 23rd March 2012
Murdered Submarine Officer Awarded Posthumous George Medal
Lt Cdr Ian Molyneux, the Royal Navy Officer who was killed by a gunman while docked in Southampton last April, has been awarded the George Medal.
Minimum Alcohol Price Set To Be Introduced
Plans to stamp alcohol with a minimum price of 40p per unit in England and Wales have been put forward by the government.
French Gunman Death Prompts Security Enquiry
Yesterday’s failed attempt to arrest the man accused of killing seven people, three of them children, in Toulouse has led to questions about French intelligence services.Thursday 22nd March 2012
Head of Pensions at Standard Life speaks of Budget
John Lawson, head of pension policy at Standard Life, speaks of the change to retirement age, and his thoughts on the Chancellor's new budget.
UPDATE: French Gunman Dead
The siege in Toulouse has now ended with the death of gunman Mohammed Merah, who was responsible for the deaths of seven people.
Liver Disease Deaths On The Increase
Deaths from liver disease in England have increased by 25% in less than a decade, according to new figures from the NHS.
Twelve Arrested In Child Sex Trafficking Investigation
Police have arrested twelve people in Oxford, as part of an investigation into child exploitation in the area.
French Gunman Suspect “Wants To Die”
Attempts to arrest suspected Toulouse gunman Mohamed Merah have now entered their second day, but French police want to take him alive.Wednesday 21st March 2012
NHS Reforms Set To Be Passed As Law
The government’s beleaguered and controversial health reforms have finally made it through Parliament.
Chancellor Expected To Raise Tax Allowance
Today is Budget day, and speculation is rife as to what changes Chancellor George Osborne will make in the year ahead.
Toulouse Shooting Suspect Under Siege
The man accused of shooting dead three children and three soldiers in Toulouse has been cornered by French police in his flat.Tuesday 20th March 2012
Government Announce Small Business Lending Boost
Chancellor George Osbourne has today unveiled a £20bn scheme in a bid to encourage banks to lend to small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs).
Low Nursing Numbers Affecting Elderly Care
A new report by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has revealed that the low levels of nursing staff is seriously affecting care for the elderly in UK hospitals.
Queen To Make Parliament Address For Diamond Jubilee
The Queen will be addressing both houses of Parliament later today to celebrate her 60 years on the throne.Monday 19th March 2012
Three Children Killed In French School Shooting
Three Jewish children and an adult have been murdered at a school in Toulouse.
Scottish Scientist To Treat Stroke With ‘Hibernation’ Treatment
A scientist in Scotland is to play a major role in advancing stroke treatment using artificial hibernation.
Private Roading Funding Plans Find Support With Prime Minister
David Cameron is backing plans to bring more private funding into improving Britain’s roads.Friday 16th March 2012
US Soldier Accused Of Afghan Murders “Reluctant To Serve”
The first details of the soldier accused of killing sixteen Afghans, nine of them children, have emerged.
UK Care Home Standards Branded “Disgraceful”
Consumer group Which? have branded care homes in the UK as “shocking and disgraceful”, after a recent investigation.
British Boy Among Belgian Dead
A British boy has been reported among the 28 killed in a Belgian coach crash that happened in Switzerland earlier this week.Tuesday 13th March 2012
Six Fresh Arrests In Hacking Enquiry
Five men and one woman have been arrested in connection with Operation Weeting—the inquiry looking into accusations of phone hacking by journalists.
Syria Reportedly Laying Landmines Along Refugee Routes
Human Rights Watch have reported that the Syrian government are laying landmines along their borders with Turkey and Lebanon—the routes taken by refugees out of the country to escape the bloodshed.
Metal-On-Metal Hip Replacements “Should Not Be Fitted”
Researchers from the University of Bristol have found "unequivocal evidence" that metal-on-metal hip replacements have a higher failure rate than any other option.Monday 12th March 2012
Prince Harry Celebrates “Emotional Trip”
Prince Harry has completed his tour to celebrate his grandmother’s Diamond Jubilee.
School Nursing Shake-Up Announced
Plans to reform how access to the school nurse works have been revealed by the government.
Taliban Threaten Reprisals In Kandahar
Taliban forces in Afghanistan have promised revenge after a US soldier killed 16 civilians early on Saturday morning.Friday 9th March 2012
Greece Go Ahead With Debt Swap
A deal to cut 107bn Euros from Greece’s national debt has received enough backing to go ahead.
Prime Minister Vows to Tackle “Absurd” Adoption Barriers
David Cameron has said that young lives are being “wasted” as the drawn out adoption process in the UK “takes its toll”.
British And Italian Hostages Killed In Rescue Raid
A British and an Italian hostage in Nigeria have been killed, during a failed rescue bid authorised by David Cameron.Thursday 8th March 2012
Alzheimer Drug Proving More Useful Than Expected
Scientists have revealed research suggesting that those in the advanced stages of Alzheimer’s could benefit from staying on drugs.
Ministry of Defence Set To Name Six Dead UK Soldiers
The six soldiers killed in Afghanistan earlier this week are being prepared to return to the UK, as the MoD will later reveal their identities.
Solar Storm Set For Earth
Aeroplane routes, sat navs and mobile phones will be affected by a huge solar storm later today, according to scientists.Wednesday 7th March 2012
Care Homes Lacking NHS Services
A Care Quality Commission (CQC) survey has found that vulnerable people in care homes are struggling to get access to GPs and medicines.
Six Soldiers Missing In Afghanistan
Six soldiers are missing in the Helmund region of Afghanistan, according to the Ministry of Defence.
Romney Big Winner On Super Tuesday
US Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney won the support of six states on Super Tuesday yesterday.Tuesday 6th March 2012
“Cancer Denial” Posing Huge Risk
A Cancer Research UK survey suggests that people are dying because of cancer unnecessarily due to them being too scared to mention early symptoms.
Nissan Building New Car Model In Sunderland
Global car giant Nissan have announced that they are to manufacture their new compact model in the UK.
Christopher Tappin Denied Bail
The man who was extradited to the United States on suspicion of arms dealing with terrorists has been denied bail.Monday 5th March 2012
New Rights Given Over Domestic Violence
People in certain areas of England and Wales will soon be able to find out if their partner has a history of domestic violence, the Home Office has announced.
Clegg Announces Child Benefit Changes
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has confirmed that plans to overhaul the child benefit system are set to go ahead in January 2013.
Putin Celebrates “Landslide” Election
Vladimir Putin has won his third Presidential election in Russia- reportedly getting at least 64% of the vote.Friday 2nd March 2012
Childhood Health Risk In Link With Early Birth
New research is suggesting that illness in infancy could have a link with an early birth- even if it’s just a few weeks.
Red Cross Entering Homs
Care workers are set to enter the Baba Amr region of Homs in Syria, where a significant level of the country’s bloodshed has taken place.
Eurovision Hopeful Revealed As...Engelbert Humperdink?
British Eurovision organisers have revealed this year’s British hopeful is 75-year-old Release Me singer Engelbert Humperdink.Thursday 1st March 2012
New Study Suggests Sleep Improves With Age
A telephone survery in America has suggested that quality of sleep may improve as we get older- the reverse of what was previously thought.
Police Officer Blinded By Raoul Moat Found Dead
PC David Rathband, the man shot in the face and blinded by Raoul Moat, has been found dead at his home.
Bloodshed In Homs Rises
Syrian government troops have launched a ground assualt on the embattled city of Homs.More news
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- Number Of International Refugees Hits 7 Million
- Report Calls For Reckless Bankers To Face Jail
- Met Office Investigating “Unusual” Weather
- Men Suffering “Quiet” Cancer Epidemic
- Afghan Forces Take Over Security
- Care Home Deaths Now Being “Monitored”
- G8 Summit Begins, Syria To Dominate
- Golfer Rose Wins First Major Title
- Man Accused of Defacing Queen Portrait Due In Court
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