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Drivers back bans for using mobiles

Nearly one in three UK motorists want to see six-month driving bans for those using hand-held mobiles while at the wheel, a poll has revealed. Read

Blackmail warning over MI6 chief

The Liberal Democrats are calling for an inquiry into whether the new head of MI6, Sir John Sawers, should be allowed to take up his post after his wife apparently published personal details on the Facebook website. Read

Britain awaits news of Iran staff

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". Read

Federer bids to take record title

Roger Federer will walk out on to Wimbledon's Centre Court in a bid to win a record-breaking 15th Grand Slam title. Read

Unions warn of Sats inaccuracies

As hundreds of thousands of children anticipate their Sats results this week, teaching unions have claimed that up to a fifth of some results could still be inaccurate. Read

Drivers back ban for using mobiles

Nearly one in three UK motorists want to see six-month driving bans for those using hand-held mobiles while at the wheel, a poll has revealed. Read

Relatives lament flats fire victims

Inquiries into how a blaze which ripped through a tower block killing six people, including a three-week-old baby girl, was able to spread so quickly are continuing. Read

Groundbreaking green ideas unveiled

Filling parts of the Sahara desert with mirrors to create clean energy and making livestock behave like herds of wildebeest to lock in carbon are among a number of innovative proposals put forward to help tackle climate change. Read

Jackson interview video made public

Video footage of Michael Jackson being interviewed by a lawyer about claims that he abused several young boys has been made public for the first time. Read

Calls for public sector pay freeze

Real terms pay cuts for public sector workers would be a "pain free" way to help Britain recover from the recession, the head of a public spending watchdog has said. Read

Madonna hails Jackson in O2 gig

Madonna has paid tribute to Michael Jackson as she described him as one of the greatest performers the world has ever known. Read

Jackson adviser breaks his silence

Dr Tohme Tohme vividly remembers the first time he met Michael Jackson to discuss the pop star's finances. Read

Darling condemns 'kamikaze' bankers

Chancellor Alistair Darling has hit out at "kamikaze" bankers for damaging the British economy and said a shake-up to be unveiled next week would prevent a repeat. Read

Investigators probing fatal blaze

Investigators are examining how a blaze which ripped through a tower block killing six people, including a three-week-old baby girl, was able to spread so quickly, officials said. Read

Carnival atmosphere for Pride march

A carnival atmosphere filled central London when more than half a million people took the the streets for the colour and flamboyance of the annual Pride festival. Read

Britain awaiting news of Iran staff

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". Read

Serena top in Williams' sister act

Serena Williams won the battle for sibling supremacy in the women's Wimbledon final. Read

Overseas aid budget to be rebranded

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. Read

Tower block fire victims identified

Five of the six victims who perished when a blaze ripped through their tower block have been named by police. Read

Daughter poisoning: mother charged

The mother of a child who died from a suspected methadone overdose has been charged with poisoning her daughter, police said. Read

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