Archive of 26 June 2008
British gay and lesbian people victim of hate crime
One in five lesbian and gay people in Britain have been a victim of one or more homophobic hate crime or incident in the last three years.
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Plans to outlaw age discrimination announced
The government has announced plans today to reduce age discrimination within the UK workforce.
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Govt to launch renewables consultation
How the UK can reduce its carbon emissions by increasing the use of renewable energy sources is set to be outlined today by the government.
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Digital switchover 'has hit licence fee payers'
Britain's 2012 switchover from analogue to digital television has hit licence fee payers in the wallet, a new report says.
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Police hand Labour donation file to CPS
The police have handed files to the Crown Prosecution Services about the 'proxy' donations from David Abrahams.
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Cabinet couple in expenses probe
Cabinet ministers Ed Balls and Yvette Cooper are being investigated over allegations they are improperly claiming expenses for their second home.
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British families could be jailed under immigration rules
New immigration rules could result in the jailing of British families who sponsor family members coming to the country.
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'Millions more homes' needed
Millions more homes will be needed in Britain to make property affordable, a housing group has advised the government.
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Anonymous evidence fundamental: Straw
Justice secretary Jack Straw has outlined to MPs today details of emergency legislation allowing witnesses to remain anonymous in some criminal trials.
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Wendy Alexander faces suspension
Scottish Labour party leader Wendy Alexander should be suspended from the Scottish parliament for one day, a standards committee has recommended.
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Green party runs against Davis
The Green party have begun their by-election campaign against David Davis in Haltemprice and Howden.
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