Powergen in big energy price rise
The power company Powergen is putting up its gas prices by 24.4% and electricity prices by 18.4%.
Publ.Date : Tue, 28 Feb 2006 11:30:56 GMT

RBS unveils record profits haul
Royal Bank of Scotland posts record pre-tax profits of ?7.94bn for the year, up 21% on last year.
Publ.Date : Tue, 28 Feb 2006 07:25:05 GMT

Lure of trust status for schools
BBC News online finds out why schools are attracted to applying for the new trust school status.
Publ.Date : Tue, 28 Feb 2006 01:34:33 GMT

Murder probe criticism expected
An inquiry into the killing of city banker John Monckton is expected to criticise probation officers based in London.
Publ.Date : Tue, 28 Feb 2006 03:12:30 GMT

Da Vinci Code 'copied book ideas'
The High Court hears a claim that bestselling novel The Da Vinci Code copied the ideas of two other authors.
Publ.Date : Mon, 27 Feb 2006 13:56:12 GMT

Europe's chill linked to disease
Europe's"Little Ice Age"may have been triggered by the 14th Century Black Death plague, according to a new study.
Publ.Date : Mon, 27 Feb 2006 13:48:08 GMT

EU threatens Serbia over Mladic
The EU tells Serbia that talks on closer ties will be put on hold unless Ratko Mladic is handed over.
Publ.Date : Mon, 27 Feb 2006 18:35:33 GMT

Uganda's Museveni thanks voters
Uganda's long-term President Museveni thanks voters for electing him and urges his rival to accept the result.
Publ.Date : Sun, 26 Feb 2006 21:39:13 GMT

EU launches broadcasts to Belarus
An EU-funded radio station begins broadcasting news and information into Belarus ahead of the March elections.
Publ.Date : Sun, 26 Feb 2006 23:00:01 GMT

Jowell conduct questions for PM
Tony Blair is expected to face questions about the financial dealings of Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell.
Publ.Date : Mon, 27 Feb 2006 05:49:54 GMT

Conflicting laws hinder research
Inconsistent national policies in embryonic stem cell research hamper collaboration, scientists and ethicists say.
Publ.Date : Sat, 25 Feb 2006 09:53:35 GMT

Train travellers' fears on safety
Wales' main train operator says it is investing heavily in security amid violence and abuse problems.
Publ.Date : Mon, 27 Feb 2006 06:43:44 GMT

Depot robbers left behind ?1.3m
The gang which stole up to ?50m from a Securitas depot left ?1.3m in an abandoned van, say police.
Publ.Date : Sun, 26 Feb 2006 15:37:29 GMT

Archer 'may vote in Lords again'
Disgraced peer Lord Archer says he could be tempted back to Westminster if there was a prison reform debate.
Publ.Date : Sun, 26 Feb 2006 15:17:53 GMT

Palestinian leader issues warning
Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas says he may resign if he feels too constrained by a Hamas administration.
Publ.Date : Sun, 26 Feb 2006 17:57:52 GMT

Conflicting laws hinder research
Inconsistent national policies in embryonic stem cell research hamper collaboration, scientists and ethicists say.
Publ.Date : Sat, 25 Feb 2006 09:53:35 GMT