BBC News – Politics
June 27, 2011 by Gordon Patterson
Filed under Politics News
- Chris Pincher suspended as Tory MP after groping allegation
The former deputy chief whip will no longer sit as a Tory MP, after allegations he groped two men. - UK defence spending to rise as dangers increase – PM
Boris Johnson says it will hit 2.5% of GDP by 2030, after the defence secretary called for change. - Defence spending: Will the government break its promise?
The prime minister has made a fresh pledge on defence spending but has he broken his old one? - UK and New Zealand expand working holiday visas
The age limit for a visa to live and work in either country will go up to 35 under a new deal. - Chris Mason: Stark language as Nato assesses Russia threat
There's a vitality to the Nato summit, which is born of necessity in addressing the threat from Russia.
BBC News – Business
June 27, 2011 by Gordon Patterson
Filed under Business News
- Rail strikes: No rush to call for more action, says union
The RMT's comments follow last week's industrial action which caused travel disruption across the UK. - Russia moves to take control of Sakhalin-2 oil and gas project
The Russian government moves to take over Sakhalin-2 in which Shell has a share of more than a quarter. - UK and New Zealand expand working holiday visas
The age limit for a visa to live and work in either country will go up to 35 under a new deal. - Energy companies' customer service hits record low
Standards have "plummeted" since last year when many firms went bust, Citizens Advice says. - Missing Cryptoqueen: FBI adds Ruja Ignatova to top ten most wanted
Ruja Ignatova is accused of defrauding victims out of $4bn (£3.2bn) through a cryptocurrency scam.
BBC News – Scotland
June 27, 2011 by Gordon Patterson
Filed under Scotland News
- Covid in Scotland: One in 18 people had virus last week
Latest estimates indicate 288,200 people in Scotland had the virus in the week ending 24 June. - Trucker admits ramming HGV into partner's East Kilbride home
Derek Wellington screamed at his girlfriend that he would "park my lorry in your living room". - 'He shouldn't have to be this brave at six years old'
Mason McKenzie has been undergoing treatment since he was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia. - Colin McRae: Three generations of family in track tribute
Rally legend Colin McRae's dad, brother and 18-year-old nephew race in a tribute event at Knockhill. - Red Hot Chili Peppers fan travelled 4,800 miles for cancelled gig
Divyanka Kapoor flew from Mumbai in the hope of seeing the Red Hot Chili Peppers perform in Glasgow.
BBC News – Northern Ireland
June 27, 2011 by Gordon Patterson
Filed under Northern Ireland News
- Covid-19: NI self-isolation guidance reduced to five days
Adults can leave self-isolation after five days even though they "might still be infectious". - Cost of living: Energy price hikes introduced in Northern Ireland
The increases will see tens of thousands of people pay more – in some cases £375 a year – for power. - 'I've written a book about my brother's autism'
Tabitha Jennings, 11, hopes her work will help other children to learn about the condition. - Michelle O'Neill lays Somme wreath in Belfast
Sinn Féin's vice-president says she wants to be seen as a leader for all in Northern Ireland. - Breast cancer: 'My children ask if I'm going to die'
Mother-of-two Sara McKenzie has made a list of memories to make after being diagnosed with terminal cancer.
BBC News – England
June 27, 2011 by Gordon Patterson
Filed under England News, Featured
- Zara Aleena's aunt wants to speak to UK leaders
An aunt of the aspiring lawyer, killed in a London street attack, vows to bring change after her death. - Gary Butcher: Inmate booked taxi from cell night before escape
Gary Butcher who is serving a life sentence pleaded guilty to escaping from HMP North Sea Camp. - Sebastian Kalinowski: Killer stepfather says he is not a monster
Andrzej Latoszewski denies murdering Sebastian Kalinowski, 15, at their home in Huddersfield. - British Grand Prix: 'Credible intelligence' of Silverstone F1 protests
Police issue a warning to deter protestors and say some may plan to invade Silverstone Circuit. - Jasmine Harrison: Rowing star begins 900-mile Britain swim challenge
Jasmine Harrison, 22, from Thirsk, will swim the full length of Britain over the next three months.
BBC News – Latin America
June 27, 2011 by Gordon Patterson
Filed under Latin America News
- Texas migrant deaths: Truck driver 'unaware air conditioner had stopped working'
A police informant says he was told that the driver was "unaware" the air conditioning had failed. - Texas migrant deaths: 'I still have to bring my children home'
Grieving Honduran mother in despair over migrant relatives lost in Texas lorry tragedy. - Brazil: Rio's residents garden their way out of hunger
Brazilian communities are combatting soaring food prices and a hunger crisis with urban gardens. - Watch: The moment a landslide descends on town in Peru
No deaths or serious injures are reported, but authorities are searching for people who may be missing. - Ecuador protests: Indigenous leaders agree to call off strikes
Indigenous groups led two weeks of protests against fuel costs, paralysing the country's economy.
BBC News – US & Canada
June 27, 2011 by Gordon Patterson
Filed under US & Canada News
- Texas migrant deaths: Truck driver 'unaware air conditioner had stopped working'
A police informant says he was told that the driver was "unaware" the air conditioning had failed. - Texas migrant deaths: 'I still have to bring my children home'
Grieving Honduran mother in despair over migrant relatives lost in Texas lorry tragedy. - Missing cryptoqueen: Is Dr Ruja Ignatova the biggest Bitcoin holder?
As the FBI adds Ruja Ignatova to its most wanted list, new findings suggest she amassed billions in Bitcoin. - Roe v Wade: Women travelling for abortions will be protected – Biden
The US president warns some US states will attempt to arrest women crossing state lines for access. - Brittney Griner: 'No higher priority' than bringing her home
If convicted on drugs charges Brittney Griner faces up to 10 years in prison.
BBC News – Asia
June 27, 2011 by Gordon Patterson
Filed under Asia News, Featured
- India: At least 12 dead in New Year temple stampede
Pilgrims were visiting the shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi to mark the new year when the tragedy unfolded. - Kim Jong-un: North Korea to focus on economy in 2022
Kim Jong-un says the faltering economy will be the national priority as he marks 10 years in power. - Map drawn from memory helps reunite kidnapped Chinese man with family
Li Jingwei was kidnapped in Yunnan province in 1989 and sold to a family thousands of miles away. - Ashraf Ghani: Ex-Afghan president describes moment he fled the Taliban
Speaking to the BBC, Ashraf Ghani tackles criticism he left Afghanistan as the Taliban closed in. - Xi'an: Cries for help and food in quarantined Chinese city
Officials say there are adequate supplies, but some in Xi'an say they do not have enough to eat.