Mon, 13th Feb 2012

National News

Public sector bonuses under review

7:25am Monday 13th February 2012

Danny Alexander said the bonus review would ensure there was no suggestion of 'rewards for failure' in publicly funded bodies

The coalition has launched a review of public sector bonuses amid anger over payouts at bodies such as Royal Bank of Scotland.

Adele reigns with six Grammy wins

5:47am Monday 13th February 2012

Adele accepts the award for record of the year for Rolling in the Deep during the 54th annual Grammy Awards (AP/Matt Sayles)

British star Adele marked her long-awaited comeback with a record six gongs at The Grammy Awards on a night overshadowed by the death of fabled singer Whitney Houston.

Magnificent seven for The Artist

5:24am Monday 13th February 2012

The Artist actor Jean Dujardin, producer Thomas Langmann and director Michel Hazanavicius with their Bafta awards (AP/Joel Ryan)

Silent film The Artist made a big noise at the Bafta film awards winning seven awards including Best Film, Leading Actor and Best Director.

Adele savours six Grammy victories

4:46am Monday 13th February 2012

Adele accepts the award for best pop solo performance at the 54th annual Grammy Awards (AP/Matt Sayles)

Songstress Adele and the late Amy Winehouse led an early British charge at this year's sombre Grammy Awards, which have been dampened by the shock death of singing star Whitney Houston.

Coalition tensions exposed by Bill

4:23am Monday 13th February 2012

Andrew Lansley is facing increasing pressure over proposed NHS reforms

The coalition is braced for another buffeting over its NHS reforms, with health secretary Andrew Lansley's future still hanging in the balance.

Salmond and Moore to discuss vote

3:30am Monday 13th February 2012

Both the SNP administration and the UK Government have launched separate consultations on an independence referendum

Alex Salmond and the Scottish Secretary are to meet for talks about the independence referendum.

Adele and Winehouse win accolades

3:28am Monday 13th February 2012

Adele accepts the award for best pop solo performance at the 54th annual Grammy Awards (AP/Matt Sayles)

Songstress Adele and the late Amy Winehouse led an early British charge at this year's sombre Grammy Awards, which have been dampened by the shock death of singing star Whitney Houston.

Houston death overshadows Grammys

12:40am Monday 13th February 2012

Tony Bennett, Mitch Winehouse, and Janis Winehouse on stage at the 54th annual Grammy Award (AP/Matt Sayles)

The Grammys got under way, with the Recording Academy trying to focus on music's biggest night after of the death of one of music's biggest names - Whitney Houston.

Growth forecasts for UK slashed

12:07am Monday 13th February 2012

The CBI has downgraded 2012 growth prospects for the fifth time

A leading business body has slashed the UK's growth forecasts again but believes the economy will narrowly avoid another recession.

Officials prevent 'sham marriages'

12:07am Monday 13th February 2012

Immigration officers have prevented 70 sham marriages in a month by closely monitoring a register office

Immigration officers have prevented 70 sham marriages from taking place in just one month at a busy city centre register office.
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