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Barclays slashes 2011 bonus pool

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:37:08 +0000

Banking giant Barclays has slashed the bonus pool for its investment banking arm by 32% in 2011 to £1.5 billion amid mounting pressure over the controversial payouts.

Lord Prescott to seek police role

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:21:30 +0000

Lord Prescott will run to be elected as one of the UK's first Police and Crime Commissioners, he has announced.

Snow set to wreak transport havoc

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:22:37 +0000

Widespread disruption is expected on transport routes across England and Wales following significant overnight snowfall and sub-zero temperatures that show little sign of relenting.

Argentina to state Falklands case

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:57:08 +0000

Argentina's foreign minister is due to arrive at the United Nations to officially protest about Britain's "militarisation" of the seas around the disputed Falkland Islands.

Hague: No plans to arm Syria rebels

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:57:08 +0000

Britain has no plans to arm Syrian rebels trying to overthrow President Bashar Assad, the Foreign Secretary has said.

Barclays set to reveal bonus pot

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:09:08 +0000

Banking giant Barclays is expected to report another multibillion-pound profit haul, despite a turbulent year for its powerhouse investment arm.

Harry becomes Everest trek patron

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:09:08 +0000

Prince Harry has become the patron of an expedition to climb Everest being staged by a group of war-wounded soldiers.

Being lonely 'worse than smoking'

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:25:01 +0000

Being lonely in old age will propel you to the grave more quickly than smoking, a senior Downing Street adviser said as part of an effort to encourage people to retire later.

Three million CRB checks in a year

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:05:22 +0000

Three million background checks were carried out in England and Wales last year, figures show.

PM support for NHS change 'drifted'

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:05:22 +0000

David Cameron and other senior ministers have been criticised for backing away from public sector reforms amid heavy political pressure.