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Immigration cuts possible, says PM

David Cameron has insisted it is "perfectly possible" to cut immigration to the tens of thousands a year.MPs have cast doubt on whether a...

Families tell of NZ mine trauma

The family and friends of two Scottish miners missing in a New Zealand coal pit explosion have spoken of their anguish as they desperately...

Bishop 'critical of royal wedding'

A leading bishop has reportedly made critical comments regarding the impending royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.The Mail on Sunday claimed the...

Ireland close to 70bn euro bailout

Ireland is on the verge of an unprecedented bailout worth up to 70 billion euro (£60bn).The war-chest will come from the International Monetary Fund...

Aids groups hail Pope's condom move

Aids campaigners have said the Pope's shift on the use of condoms could "save lives" in African countries ravaged by the epidemic.In an interview...

Watchdog forecasts VAT rise impact

Raising the rate of VAT in January is set to reduce gross domestic product (GDP) by 0.3% next year, the Government's tax and spending...

Retail sales up ahead of VAT rise

Retail sales volumes picked up in October amid signs that shoppers brought forward purchases ahead of January's rise in VAT to 20%. The 0.5% increase...

UK slumps another £10bn into red

Britain slumped into the red by another £10.3 billion last month despite a leap in business tax and VAT revenues, figures have revealed. Public sector...

Qinetiq hopeful despite cut fears

Defence technology firm Qinetiq has stuck by its forecast for full-year profits despite ongoing fears over the impact of government spending cuts. The group, which...

Arcadia posts 10.4% profits boost

Sir Philip Green's fashion empire has revealed higher profits despite difficult conditions on the high street, with Topshop and Topman enjoying record years. Arcadia Group's...

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