Archive for 2014

PM pledges to 'protect' state pension

The Conservatives will continue to use the “triple lock” to protect the basic state pension if they win the next […]

BNP's Nick Griffin declared bankrupt

Nick Griffin, the leader of the British National Party, is declared bankrupt but says it will not stop him standing […]

Mental health staff to help police

Mental health nurses are to be based in police stations and courts in 10 areas of England as part of […]

London riots claims 'still not paid'

More than 130 people who claimed compensation following the London riots in 2011 are yet to receive a single penny, […]

Minister backs woodland 'offsetting'

Developers could be allowed to destroy ancient woodland if they agreed to plant many more trees elsewhere, Environment Secretary Owen […]

House prices 'rose by 8.4% in 2013'

UK house prices rose by 8.4% in 2013 as the economy started to gain momentum, according to the Nationwide Building […]