US Koran burning event 'on hold'
Fri, 10 Sep 2010 04:34:45 GMT
The US pastor who drew worldwide condemnation for his threat to burn copies of the Koran on the anniversary of 9/11 says his plan is now on hold.
Investors bet on prisoner rehab
Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:15 GMT
A "payment-by-results" project to cut reoffending is being officially launched, with investors getting a return only if reoffending drops.
Minister defends using detectives
Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:25:04 GMT
Justice Minister Jonathan Djanogly defends his use of private detectives to carry out investigations of his aides and colleagues.
Academies 'may be risky strategy'
Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:19:54 GMT
The government spending watchdog warns the expansion of the academies programme could risk being poor value for money.
Iran will release US woman hiker
Fri, 10 Sep 2010 05:16:03 GMT
Iran is set to release on Saturday Sarah Shourd - one of three detained US hikers held since last July and accused of espionage, officials say.
NI cards to be axed to save money
Fri, 10 Sep 2010 04:56:48 GMT
National Insurance cards are to be phased out as the government tries to cut the deficit, the BBC learns.
US judge challenges army gay ban
Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:20:39 GMT
A federal judge rules that a ban on homosexuals serving openly in the US military is unconstitutional, in the latest challenge to the law.