Politics Headlines

16 May 2008 12:54 BST

Commons loses battle over MPs' expenses

The House of Commons has lost its high court battle

The House of Commons has lost its court battle over a decision to force the disclosure of MPs' expenses.

The High Court today ruled against MPs being able to keep details of their second home expenses out of the public domain.

An original ruling by the Informational Tribunal ordering 14 MPs, including prime minister Gordon Brown, to reveal the numbers was blocked when a Commons group led by speaker Michael Martin said it could constitute a security... Full Story

UK 'has no immigration policy'
The government has no immigration policy and has lost control of UK border security, a pressure group has claimed. Full Story
NAO: Patient records plan "unachievable"
Plans to create an electronic record for every patient on the NHS by 2010 were "unachievable", a report has concluded. Full Story
Government pledges extra £12m in aid for Burma
The government has pledged an extra £12 million in aid for victims of Cyclone Nargis in Burma. Full Story

Campaigners attack cluster bomb 'hypocrisy'
Britain's attitude towards international cluster bomb agreements is hypocritical and needs changing immediately, campaigners say. Full Story

ELECTION RESULTS

London election 2008 results
Results are finally in for the London mayoral race, with Boris Johnson snatching victory. Full Story
Local election 2008 results
Labour have suffered their worst election night in 40 years as projections show them coming third in Thursday's local elections. Full Story

Money Headlines

Bankruptcy threat looms for more Britons
Almost 18,000 UK residents faced bankruptcy in the first three months of this year, statistics have shown. Full Story

Entertainment Headlines

Lifetime achievement prize for singer Al Green
Soul legend Al Green is to receive a lifetime achievement prize at an award ceremony honouring black artists. Full Story