Entries Tagged as 'Telegraph'

British skydiver killed in New Zealand plane crash

A Briton is among nine people who died when a light aircraft belonging to a
skydiving company crashed and burst into flames near a popular tourist spot
in New Zealand’s Southern Alps.

Suicide bombings kill 23 in Pakistan

Further sectarian attack, in the city of Quetta, heaps more pressure on
government struggling to cope with flooding crisis.

Pakistan bomb attack leaves at least 42 dead

Attack on Shiite Muslim rally in south-western city of Quetta is the second
major strike by militants within 48 hours.

PAYE tax errors force 1.5 million people to repay £1,400

Almost six million people affected by fiasco will receive letters telling them
what they owe or whether they are due a rebate.

British guns used against Nato forces in Afghanistan

Dozens of British machine guns have been stolen in Afghanistan and used
against Nato forces.

William Hague: for same-sex marriage and against Section 28 repeal

As Tory leader, William Hague faced off rebellion from within his own party
over his uncompromising stance on the teaching of homosexuality in schools.

Asil Nadir appears in the dock at the Old Bailey

Polly Peck tycoon makes first court appearance since fleeing Britain 17 years
ago following £34m fraud allegations.

MI6 worker jailed for trying to sell secrets

Software engineer Daniel Houghton given 12-month sentence for trying to sell sensitive
computer files for £2 million.

Asil Nadir tagged after appearing at Old Bailey

Polly Peck tycoon placed under curfew after making first court appearance
since fleeing Britain 17 years ago.

Mark Thompson: BBC chief talks to No 10 about selling the cuts

Mark Thompson accused of risking independence with private meeting about
coverage of spending cuts.