BBC News | UK News | UK Politics | World EditionVisit BBC News for up-to-the-minute news, breaking news, video, audio and feature stories. BBC News provides trusted World and UK news as well as local and regional perspectives. Also entertainment, business, science, technology and health news.Spelman facing expenses inquiry- June 17, 2008 Parliament's standards watchdog is to investigate Caroline Spelman's payments to her nanny.http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/2/hi/uk_news/politics/7459528.stm NHS top-up care ban reviewed- June 17, 2008 The policy of denying NHS services to patients who top up their care with private treatment is to be reviewed in England, the government says.http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/2/hi/health/7459461.stm Ministers give up 2008 pay rises- June 17, 2008 Downing Street has announced that all Cabinet ministers will give up their pay rise for this financial year.http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/2/hi/uk_news/politics/7458889.stm Alcohol clampdown plans unveiled- June 17, 2008 Proposals to tackle Scotland's binge-drinking culture are announced by the Scottish Government.http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/7458102.stm Binge-drinking adverts launched- June 17, 2008 A campaign warning young people about the consequences of binge-drinking is launched by ministers.http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/2/hi/uk_news/7457746.stm Families face six year home wait- June 17, 2008 Families in England whose homes are repossessed could face a six year wait for social housing, local councils warn.http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/2/hi/uk_news/politics/7457895.stm Young offender academies plan- June 17, 2008 Young offender 'academies' offering healthcare, education and family support are proposed by criminal justice experts.http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/2/hi/uk_news/7458068.stm Minister unveils refugee aid plan- June 17, 2008 The assembly government launches its strategy to support and enable refugees to rebuild their lives in Wales.http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/2/hi/uk_news/wales/7458017.stm UK 'better prepared' for floods- June 17, 2008 The Environment Agency is to provide a more coordinated response to flooding, under plans to deal with future deluges.http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/2/hi/uk_news/politics/7458093.stm Plan for 'minimum priced' alcohol- June 16, 2008 Scottish ministers could impose a minimum price for alcohol based on its strength, BBC Scotland understands.http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/7457089.stm |