Hospitals Told To End 'Unfair' Parking Charges

Hospitals have been told to give free or cheap parking to the relatives of chronically ill patients. Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt said new guidelines for English hospitals have been created in order to end the stress of "unfair" charges. Patients with...

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'Asbos For Extremists' To Tackle UK Jihadists

By Jon Craig, Chief Political Correspondent Home Secretary Theresa May is planning to bring in new laws to tackle the threat of British jihadists - including "anti-social behaviour orders" for extremists. Mrs May will announce a three-point plan...

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Two Men Charged Over Tilbury Docks Death

Two men from County Londonderry in Northern Ireland have been charged with people smuggling after an immigrant was found dead in a shipping container at Tilbury Docks. Essex Police said Stephen McLaughlin, 34, from Limavady, and Timothy Murphy, 34,...

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Failing Doctors Could Be Forced To Say Sorry

Doctors could be forced to say sorry to patients or their relatives if they have been found to have made a mistake. The proposed move is part of the General Medical Council (GMC) consultation which will help "improve patient protection and public confidence...

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First-Time Buyers 'Getting A Shot At Long Last'

By Poppy Trowbridge, Consumer Affairs Correspondent The number of first-time buyer sales has hit a seven-year high, according to new figures from LSL Property Services. There were 30,000 first-time buyer sales in July, up by 25% on a year before...

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Middle Lane Hogging Rife Despite Fine Threat

By Rhiannon Mills, Sky News Correspondent A year since laws were brought in to stop motorists hogging the middle lane, more than half of drivers admit they still do it. New research has found 52% of motorists know that middle lane hogging is illegal....

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International Manhunt For 'John' The IS Killer

Counter-terrorism police in the UK say they are investigating the English-accented Islamic State fighter who beheaded journalist James Foley. In a video posted by the militant group to social media sites, the man speaks English and blames US airstrikes for...

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Sexual Crimes On Britain's Trains Increase

By Rhiannon Mills, Sky News Correspondent The number of sexual crimes committed on trains in England, Wales and Scotland has gone up in the past year. The latest figures released by British Transport Police (BTP) show a 20% increase, with 1,117...

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GCSE Pass Rate Falls For Second Year Running

The overall GCSE pass rate has fallen for the second year running amid concerns changes to the exam system would hit results. But the proportion of GCSE exams awarded at least a C grade has risen, official figures show. Just over two thirds (68.8%)...

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Worker Dies After Eastbourne Pier Plunge

A worker has died after plummeting from the fire-damaged Eastbourne Pier. Emergency services were called just after 4pm on Tuesday to reports that a man had fallen from the pier, Sussex Police said. An air ambulance landed on the beach, but the 44-year-old...

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Bullying Partners Could Face Five Years In Jail

People in a relationship who consistently emotionally and psychologically bully their partner could face jail under Government plans. The legislation is aimed at protecting victims whose partners threaten them with violence, cut them off from friends...

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Internet Porn 'Too Easy For Teens To Access'

By Tom Cheshire, Technology Correspondent Eight out of 10 18-year-olds think it is too easy for young people to see pornography online, according to a new survey. Viewing pornography becomes "typical" as early as 13, according to the research carried...

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Sir Cliff Richard Hires High-Profile Lawyer

By Martin Brunt, Crime Correspondent, Portugal Sir Cliff Richard has hired the celebrities' go-to criminal lawyer to defend him against a sex assault allegation. London solicitor Ian Burton flew into Portugal with a colleague and spent five hours...

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Hundreds Of Police Breach Rules On Social Media

By Frazer Maude, Sky News Reporter Hundreds of police employees have been investigated for breaching social media guidelines at forces across England and Wales. The figures, obtained through a Freedom of Information (FOI) request, show a total...

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Rail Passenger Fares To Rise By 3.5% In 2015

Rail passengers face a hike of 3.5% in train fares in the new year amid anger over the high-cost of train travel. Campaigners have been protesting at 45 train stations across the country over ticket price increases far outstripping wages rises. The...

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Britons' Swim Ordeal After Tourist Boat Sinks

Two Britons have received hospital treatment and two people remain missing after a tourist boat sank while travelling between islands in Indonesia. The tourists were on a boat travelling from Lombok island to the Komodo Islands when the vessel...

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Julian Assange 'I Am Leaving Embassy Soon'

Assange: Timeline Of Events Updated: 7:38am UK, Monday 18 August 2014 Key events in the legal saga of Julian Assange and WikiLeaks. 2010 July More than 91,000 documents, most of them secret US military reports about the war in Afghanistan, are released...

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Cameron: 'We Are Not Going To War In Iraq'

David Cameron has insisted that Britain will not be getting involved in another war in Iraq. He spoke out after reports Britain had sent some ground troops to Irbil, to prepare the way for "more than humanitarian aid". The comments came amid reports...

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