British and Irish Lions 2013: George North passes fitness test to provide huge boost ahead of first clash against Australia British and Irish Lions 2013: George North passes fitness test to provide huge boost ahead of first clash against Australia

The Lions have received a massive confidence boost following yesterday's loss to the Brumbies with the news that George North will be fit for the opening Test against Australia on Saturday.

today, 9:01
'Jail reckless bankers': Report urges the Government to introduce new criminal offence for reckless management 'Jail reckless bankers': Report urges the Government to introduce new criminal offence for reckless management

Britain’s banking bosses should face jail if their decisions force fresh bailouts, the Parliamentary Commission on Banking Standards says today.Related Stories

today, 9:00
Girls Guides drop religious reference but pledge to self and the Queen Girls Guides drop religious reference but pledge to self and the Queen

For decades, Brownies and Girl Guides have promised to “love my God,” and “serve the Queen and my country”. But now, in a triumph for secularists, the organisation has decided to drop references to the deity – and the nation – from the oath taken by members.Related Stories

yesterday, 23:00
Bosses of collapsed banks should be sent to jail, George Osborne told Bosses of collapsed banks should be sent to jail, George Osborne told

Britain’s banking bosses should face jail if their decisions force fresh bailouts, the Parliamentary Commission on Banking Standards says today.Related Stories

yesterday, 23:00
Brazil World Cup protests: National security force deployed to ensure Confederations Cup is not disrupted Brazil World Cup protests: National security force deployed to ensure Confederations Cup is not disrupted

A national security force will be deployed to five of Brazil’s major cities to ensure the Confederations Cup football tournament is not disrupted by the widespread protests that have swept the country.Related Stories

today, 16:55
Brazil protests: Violence erupts in Sao Paulo again as World Cup website in hit with cyber attacks Brazil protests: Violence erupts in Sao Paulo again as World Cup website in hit with cyber attacks

Another night of violence in Brazil saw more clashes between protesters and police, with demonstrators in Sao Paulo looting shops, setting fire to a TV satellite truck and attempting to invade the city hall.Related Stories

today, 9:30
New bonus boom in banking sector as Government’s cut in top rate of income tax takes effect New bonus boom in banking sector as Government’s cut in top rate of income tax takes effect

Bankers’ bonuses leapt to record levels in April as the Government’s cut in the top rate of income tax came into effect, new figures revealed today.Related Stories

today, 18:29
Serena Williams says rape victim 'shouldn't have put herself in that position' Serena Williams says rape victim 'shouldn't have put herself in that position'

The defending Wimbledon champion Serena Williams has sparked controversy by saying that the 16-year-old victim of the Steubenville gang-rape case "shouldn't have put herself in that position".

today, 11:23
Liverpool close in on £6m Spanish winger Luis Alberto Liverpool close in on £6m Spanish winger Luis Alberto

Liverpool expect to have wrapped up a deal within 48 hours to sign the 20-year-old Spanish winger Luis Alberto from Seville for around £6m.

yesterday, 22:00
Hacked Peppa Pig website tells kids to 'go to hell' Hacked Peppa Pig website tells kids to 'go to hell'

The perky, fun-loving and wholesome Peppa Pig appeared to be acting rather out of character when she told visitors to her Facebook page to "go to hell".

today, 11:48