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Expenses: Fifth Labour MP Being Investigated

Expenses: Fifth Labour MP Being Investigated

Thursday, March 11, 2010 9:31

A fifth Labour MP faces a police investigation into his expenses, it is being claimed, as three of his colleagues prepare to appear in court charged with offences under the Theft Act.

Firefighters Tackle Major Blaze In London

Firefighters Tackle Major Blaze In London

Thursday, March 11, 2010 9:30

More than 100 firefighters have brought a blaze at a restaurant and office in Shoreditch, east London, under control.

Teen Dies 'After Being Bullied At School'

Teen Dies ‘After Being Bullied At School’

Thursday, March 11, 2010 9:30

A 13-year-old schoolgirl described as "bright and friendly" apparently hanged herself after she was bullied at school.

John Lewis Staff To Share £151m Bonus Pot

John Lewis Staff To Share £151m Bonus Pot

Thursday, March 11, 2010 9:30

All John Lewis employees are to receive a bonus equivalent to eight weeks' pay after the group announced pre-tax annual earnings of £306.6m.

Police And Protesters Clash In Greece Strikes

Police And Protesters Clash In Greece Strikes

Thursday, March 11, 2010 9:30

Greek police have clashed with demonstrators as more than 10,000 march in Athens as part of nationwide strikes that have crippled public transport, schools and hospitals.

Married MPs Told To Repay Expenses Cash

Married MPs Told To Repay Expenses Cash

Thursday, March 11, 2010 9:30

Married Labour MPs Alan and Ann Keen have been ordered to repay £1,500 in expenses.

London Underground To Cut 800 Workers

London Underground To Cut 800 Workers

Thursday, March 11, 2010 9:30

London Underground has announced it is axeing 800 staff under plans to save £16m a year.

British 'Spy' Reporter Released By Hamas

British ‘Spy’ Reporter Released By Hamas

Thursday, March 11, 2010 9:30

A British reporter accused of spying for Israel has been released by Hamas and expelled from Gaza.

Rail Workers Back Strikes In Union Ballot

Rail Workers Back Strikes In Union Ballot

Thursday, March 11, 2010 9:30

The threat of Easter train travel disruption is looming after the RMT union said a ballot of Network Rail maintenance workers showed 77% supported strike action.

'Mistaken Identity' In Kidnapped Boy Case

‘Mistaken Identity’ In Kidnapped Boy Case

Thursday, March 11, 2010 9:30

A Pakistani government minister says he "made a mistake" in telling Sky News the British boy kidnapped in Pakistan had been found.