Mon, 6th Feb 2012

National News

Davey sets out green credentials

1:45am Monday 6th February 2012

Newly-appointed Environment Secretary Ed Davey said his priorities are 'green jobs, green growth and getting the best deal for energy bill payers'

New Energy Secretary Ed Davey will seek to establish his green credentials, declaring there will be "no change in direction or ambition" after the departure of Chris Huhne.

Economic crisis 'leads to action'

1:39am Monday 6th February 2012

Brian Paddick said Britons are 'rising in the face of adversity to do things for themselves'

The economic crisis has led to 85% of UK adults deciding to take action in their lives when they would previously have sat back, a study claims.

Diabetes 'raises birth defect risk'

1:30am Monday 6th February 2012

Pregnant women with diabetes have a seven per cent risk of having a child with a birth defect, research shows

Pregnant women with diabetes are almost four times more likely to have a baby with a birth defect, according to new research.

Queen marks milestone with new vow

1:17am Monday 6th February 2012

The Queen pledged to 'dedicate myself anew to your service' on the day of her Diamond Jubilee

The Queen has marked the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne by renewing her pledge to serve the nation and its people.

Hague pressured over Syria policy

12:40am Monday 6th February 2012

Foreign Secretary William Hague said Russia and China bore some responsibility for future deaths in Syria if violence continued

William Hague faces pressure to set out the UK's strategy on Syria to MPs after the United Nations failed to agree a resolution seeking an end to the mounting violence.

Queen marks milestone with new vow

12:11am Monday 6th February 2012

The Queen pledged to 'dedicate myself anew to your service' on the day of her Diamond Jubilee

The Queen has marked the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne by renewing her pledge to serve the nation and its people.

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