Tag: United Kingdom
UK retail giant Marks and Spencer to slash jobs
One of the UK's biggest retailers, Marks and Spencer, is set to slash its workforce as the recession takes hold.[MORE]
Japanese PM concedes family used POW labour
Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso has effectively conceded that Allied prisoners held by Japan during World War II dug coal for his family mining company.[MORE]
Spurs and Portsmouth agree fee for Defoe
England striker Jermain Defoe appears set to return to Tottenham Hotspur after his former club agreed a transfer fee with Portsmouth.[MORE]
UK Tories want brake on spending
Britain's Conservative Opposition has announced a strategy for combating the economic crisis, which is completely at odds with the Labour Government's approach. [MORE]
World markets mixed ahead of Obama's stimulus package
World stock markets were mixed overnight, with modest gains in Europe contrasting with falls in the United States as investors focused on US President-elect Barack Obama's economic stimulus plans.[MORE]
Waterford Wedgewood calls in receivers
After more than 250 years of trading, the china and crystal maker Waterford Wedgwood says it has called in receivers after failing to buy more time from creditors. [MORE]
British women injecting hormones to get a tan
Many British women have started injecting themselves with an untested and unlicensed tanning drug that increases the amount of dark pigment in their skin.[MORE]
Migrants left out in cold as UK economy weakens
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As the UK economy dives deeper into recession, going down with it are the jobs of migrant workers from Eastern Europe.[MORE]
Britain details muddy battles with Taliban
British, Afghan and coalition forces captured four key Taliban strongholds in southern Afghanistan during a massive operation that saw them fight at close quarters, knee-deep in mud, Britain's Ministry of Defence said.[MORE]
Thorn Birds set for stage
Colleen McCullough's epic novel The Thorn Birds will be staged as a musical to tour Britain this year.[MORE]
United and Villa into FA Cup fourth round
Premier League champions Manchester United and fellow top four side Aston Villa both made it through to the fourth round of the FA Cup overnight. [MORE]
Teams race to South Pole, 98 years after Amundsen
Six ski teams have set off on an international race to the South Pole, nearly a century after Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen beat Britain's Robert Scott to reach it, organisers said.[MORE]
Captured journalists freed in Somalia
The Spanish Government has confirmed that two foreign journalists kidnapped six weeks ago in the Puntland region of Somalia have been freed. [MORE]
Civilian death toll rises in Gaza ground offensive
At least 23 Palestinians, the majority of them civilians, have been killed in Gaza.[MORE]
Kidnapped journalists freed in Somalia: police
Two journalists, from Britain and Spain, were released after almost six weeks' captivity in Somalia's breakaway Puntland state, the head of Puntland police said.[MORE]
Nadal and Federer resume rivalry
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Roger Federer faces an uphill battle of wrenching back his number one ranking from the grip of Rafael Nadal.[MORE]
Gerrard hailed as 'model pro'
Steven Gerrard was labelled a "model professional" by Liverpool assistant manager Sammy Lee after capping a troubled week off the pitch by inspiring the Reds to a 2-0 FA Cup win over Preston. [MORE]
Britain's Brown plays down fresh bailout for banks
British PM Gordon Brown has played down the prospect of injecting more state cash into struggling banks.[MORE]
Dr Who? Matt Smith named show's new lead
Little-known actor Matt Smith to succeed David Tennant as the cult TV time traveller.[MORE]
City confirms Bridge signing
Manchester City has confirmed the signing of England left-back Wayne Bridge from English Premier League rivals Chelsea.[MORE]
Protests around the world over Gaza attacks
Thousands of demonstrators have marched in cities across the world to demand a halt to Israeli bombing in the Gaza Strip.[MORE]
Man City crashes out of FA Cup
Nottingham Forest stunned one of the world's wealthiest clubs by knocking Manchester City out of the FA Cup.[MORE]
Gaza violence enters second week
Israeli forces have continued to bomb and shell targets in Gaza as the offensive against Hamas enters its second week.[MORE]
Viduka's injury run continues
Newcastle United's Australian striker Mark Viduka is expected to be out for two to three weeks with a groin injury.[MORE]
Wenger won't break bank to boost Arsenal
Arsene Wenger insists he has no intention of spending crazy money in the January transfer window to get Arsenal's spluttering season back on track.[MORE]
