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Banks sign tax 'code of practice'

The UK's 15 biggest banks have signed up to a code of practice on paying their fair share of tax, Nick Clegg has told...

Europe debt fears hit stocks in US

US stocks have mirrored a decline on European markets as fears over the eurozone's debt crisis spread across the Atlantic.Wall Street's Dow Jones Industrial...

Douglas already planning next role

Actor Michael Douglas will find out next month if he has won his fight against throat cancer.And the 66-year-old Hollywood star said he is...

Afghan killer had clean background

The Afghan policeman who killed six American troops had been on the force for three years and had no criminal background, Afghanistan's interior ministry...

MoD orders safer patrol vehicles

The Ministry of Defence has signed a £180 million contract for 200 new light patrol vehicles to replace the Army's Snatch Land Rovers.The MoD...

Housing benefit cap reform delayed

A new cap on housing benefit is to be delayed by nine months to give those affected more time to negotiate a cheaper rent...

Shopping firm eyes second cash call

Loss-making home shopping firm Findel said it was considering plans to raise £80 million in its second cash call to shareholders in as many...

FTSE cautious on Europe debt fears

The London market has been moving cautiously as fears over the European debt crisis remain.The FTSE 100 Index, which tumbled 2% on Monday on...

Egypt's election dismissed as fixed

Egypt's opposition has called the results of parliamentary elections invalid, claiming vote rigging secured an overwhelming victory for the ruling party.The liberal Wafd party...

Medvedev warns of 'new arms race'

A new arms race will erupt if Russia cannot agree with the West over a joint European missile defence programme, President Dmitry Medvedev has...

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