Archive of articles from 2006

'Cumulative failure' led to murder on parole

Probation chief finds cumulative failures in handling of killer Anthony Rice

Failures across the whole criminal justice system allowed a convicted rapist to commit murder while out on license, a new report finds.

Government to appeal Afghan hijacker ruling

Government pledges to appeal against Afghan hijacker ruling

The government has set itself up for a standoff with the judiciary after insisting a ruling allowing nine Afghan hijackers to stay in Britain was "inexplicable".

BNP councillor defends 'erotic' film

BNP councillor accused of making gay porn film

The London leader of the British National party (BNP) has been forced to deny claims that he made a gay porn film in his youth.

Reid: Security services are properly funded

John Reid responds to committee report on July 7th bombings

The security services have been given the resources they need to tackle terrorism in the UK but can only expand at a certain rate, John Reid says.

£2bn pensions credit still unclaimed

Official figures show £2 billion of pensions credit is still unclaimed

The government has insisted it is committed to increasing the take-up of the pensions credit after new figures show up to £2 billion still remains unclaimed.

Nurses protest against NHS job cuts

Nurses protest against NHS deficits and job cuts

Hundreds of nurses descended on Westminster today in protest about NHS deficits and job cuts across the health service.

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