Reuters: UK

MPs urge against defence budget cuts

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 07:56:54 +0000

LONDON (Reuters) - The next government should not commit to an ambitious deficit reduction plan until it has assessed the nation's future defence needs, MPs said Wednesday.

UK firm gets final green light for stem cell trial

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:06:04 +0000

LONDON (Reuters) - British biotech company ReNeuron and a team of doctors in Scotland have won final approval to start a pioneering clinical trial to assess whether stem cell therapy can help patients disabled by stroke.

Brown faces bumpy ride with vote reform plan

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 06:19:40 +0000

LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Gordon Brown won a parliamentary vote on Tuesday on a proposal to change the electoral system, but the plan will do little to boost his party's chances of staying in power.

Dec manufacturing rebounds faster than expected

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:08:22 +0000

LONDON (Reuters) - Manufacturing output rose more than expected in December after strong gains in the transport, paper and publishing and electrical and optical equipment sectors, official data showed on Wednesday.

Man arrested over 1985 killing of PC Blakelock

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:19:01 +0000

LONDON (Reuters) - Detectives have arrested a man over the murder of a policeman hacked to death almost 25 years ago during one of Britain's worst race riots, police said on Tuesday.

Low intelligence among top heart health risks

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 06:50:48 +0000

LONDON (Reuters) - Intelligence comes second only to smoking as a predictor of heart disease, scientists said on Wednesday, suggesting public health campaigns may need to be designed for people with lower IQs if they are to work.

Archbishop warns over restriction of freedoms

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:17:55 +0000

LONDON (Reuters) - The spiritual head of the Anglican Church, Archbishop Rowan Williams, warned the authorities on Tuesday against restricting freedoms in relation to the Equality Bill assisted suicide.

Man City close on top four with 2-0 Bolton win

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 07:09:30 +0000

LONDON (Reuters) - Manchester City made ground in the battle for fourth place in the Premier League on Tuesday but looked a long way from Champions League material as they struggled to an forgettable 2-0 home win over Bolton Wanderers.

UK sees no sign Taliban leaders are ready to talk peace

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:15:21 +0000

LONDON (Reuters) - Most Taliban leaders have no wish yet to reach any peace deal with the Afghan government, Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth said on Tuesday.

Cheap goods see burglars move to muggings

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 07:27:25 +0000

LONDON (Reuters) - An influx of cheap electronic goods from China and the Far East has prompted burglars to turn to other crimes such as robberies and muggings, according to research published on Wednesday.