UK News

Russia: Assad 'Wants Solution' To Syria's Woes

Russia's foreign minister said that President Assad is willing to seek a solution to the violence engulfing Syria - as his forces continue their attack on the city of Homs. [more]

 

Homes In Homs Turned Into Makeshift Hospitals

Last night our safe house in Homs turned into a makeshift field hospital for injured fighters and today funerals are taking place - as residents fear a full-on regime assault. [more]

 

BP Boss Defends City Bonus Culture

The boss of BP has defended the City's bonus culture ahead of a Commons debate in which Labour will blame big payouts for damaging the economy. [more]

 

Plane Makes Emergency Landing At Belfast

A plane with 175 passengers on board has landed safely after being forced to make an emergency landing at Belfast International Airport. [more]

 

Ice Alert: Temperatures Could Plunge To -10C

Drivers are being urged to watch out for icy conditions and freezing fog on the roads with temperatures forecast to drop to as low as -10C in parts of England later. [more]

 

Venice Freezes As Deadly Chill Grips Europe

The famous waterways of Venice have frozen over as Europe continues to be gripped by a deadly chill. [more]

 

Man Held Over 'Hate' Attack On Teenager

A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an attack on a white teenager by a gang of Asian youths. [more]

 

Growing 'Lone Wolf' Terror Threat To UK

Britain and the Olympics face a growing threat from "lone wolf" terrorists who have taught themselves how to build bombs using al Qaeda publications, a leading security think tank has warned. [more]

 

Egypt's Military Agrees To Speed Up Elections

Egypt's military has bowed to growing pressure to speed up the transition to civilian rule. [more]

 

'FA Right Over Terry - Even If Capello Quits'

The FA's decision to strip John Terry of the England captaincy is being backed by the Government - even if it leads to Fabio Capello quitting as national team manager. [more]