Thu, 23rd Feb 2012

Evesham News

'MP' held after Commons disturbance

1:29am Thursday 23rd February 2012

A man named by sources as serving Labour MP Eric Joyce has been arrested on suspicion of assault

A man named by sources as serving Labour MP Eric Joyce has been arrested on suspicion of assault following a disturbance at the Palace of Westminster.

Travellers 'hit by rip-off charges'

12:08am Thursday 23rd February 2012

Many travel companies add surcharges or unavoidable booking fees to card payments, it is claimed

Tourists face "rip-off charges" being imposed by some travel organisations, according to Which? Travel magazine.

Probe into sex-selection abortions

12:09am Thursday 23rd February 2012

An undercover investigation allegedly recorded doctors admitting they were prepared to falsify paperwork to arrange the illegal abortions

An investigation into claims that some doctors are granting women illegal abortions based on the sex of their unborn baby has been launched by the Department of Health.

'Sharp drop' in degree courses

12:05am Thursday 23rd February 2012

The number of degree courses on offer in England has been slashed, figures show

The number of degree courses on offer at UK universities has been slashed by more than a quarter in the past six years, new research suggests.

Fast-track asylum delays criticised

12:05am Thursday 23rd February 2012

The detained fast-track scheme for asylum seekers is not working as quickly as intended, a review found

More than a third of asylum seekers detained while their claims are being assessed are held for longer than three months before being removed, inspectors have said.

Clegg reveals £1bn jobs fund boost

12:05am Thursday 23rd February 2012

An extra one billion pounds is being made available to businesses seeking support to create jobs

An extra £1 billion is being made available to businesses seeking support to create new jobs, the Government has announced.

Action urged on hip fracture costs

12:05am Thursday 23rd February 2012

The cost of treating patients with hip fractures could spiral, a new report warns

The cost of treating and caring for patients with hip fractures could rise dramatically in the UK unless action is taken, according to a new report.

GPs 'over-paid for ghost patients'

12:05am Thursday 23rd February 2012

The Audit Commission identified more than 95,000 patients who needed removing from GP lists in England and Wales

GPs have been over-paid millions of pounds for patients who have moved practice, died or been forced to leave the country, according to a new report.

UK urged to support tar sands ban

12:05am Thursday 23rd February 2012

Greenpeace is calling on the Government to oppose the use of tar sands for fuel in Europe

The UK must not block moves which would effectively ban polluting "tar sands" for use as transport fuels in Europe, green groups have warned ahead of a key EU vote.

Tributes paid to funnyman Carson

11:24pm Wednesday 22nd February 2012

Comedian Frank Carson has died aged 85 after a long battle with cancer

Tributes have been paid to comedian Frank Carson, best known for his catchphrase "It's a cracker", who died has aged 85.

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