Today's UK news

Demand for social housing to rise 00:30, May 16 2008
Up to five million people could be on the waiting list for social housing within two years, town hall leaders have warned. more

Make-up artist probe - husband held 22:30, May 15 2008
The husband of an Emmy award-winning make-up artist has been arrested hours after human remains were found hidden in woodland. more

Fan rampage response 'appropriate' 19:30, May 15 2008
Police defended their response to rampaging Rangers fans as "appropriate" as they blamed a minority of yobs for violent clashes which marred the Uefa Cup final. more

Two held in terror swoop on campus 19:00, May 15 2008
Two men have been arrested at a university campus under the Terrorism Act, police said. more

Britons feared being 'buried alive' 18:30, May 15 2008
British holidaymakers who were on a panda-watching trip in China when the earthquake struck said they feared being "buried alive". more

40% rise in youth violence 18:30, May 15 2008
Violent crime by young people has rocketed by nearly 40% in just three years, new figures show. more

Sixth tooth found in Jersey house 18:30, May 15 2008
Police investigating decades of child abuse at a former Jersey children's home said they have found a sixth tooth in a secret underground chamber. more

Burma: Britain pledges extra £12m 18:00, May 15 2008
The UK Government has announced an extra £12 million in humanitarian assistance to aid victims of the Burma cyclone, bringing the total to £17 million so far. more

Olympic diver jailed over sex abuse 17:30, May 15 2008
A former Olympic diving star has been jailed for nine years after he sexually abused schoolgirls as young as six. more

Fatal blast 'caused by gas leak' 17:30, May 15 2008
An explosion which destroyed three houses and killed a man was probably not started deliberately, police have said. more

Body found in make-up artist search 17:00, May 15 2008
The family of a missing award-winning TV make-up artist have been informed that a body has been discovered in woodland, police said. more

PM defiant despite economic concern 15:30, May 15 2008
Gordon Brown has insisted he was the right person to guide Britain through difficult economic times, as he continued his effort to reassert his authority in the wake of the worst weeks of his premiership. more

CD helps baby starling to safety 14:00, May 15 2008
A baby bird trapped in a wall space was rescued with the help of a CD of birdsong, the RSPCA has said. more

Yobs blamed for Cup fans' rampage 14:00, May 15 2008
A small minority of yobs were to blame for the violence that marred the Uefa Cup final in Manchester, police and council chiefs said. more

Man remanded over Jimmy murder 14:00, May 15 2008
A 19-year-old man has been remanded in custody charged with the murder of 16-year-old schoolboy Jimmy Mizen. more

I won't resign over book - Cherie 14:00, May 15 2008
Cherie Blair has responded to criticism from Dr David Kelly's family by saying it would have been "impossible" to write her memoirs without including information about the Government adviser's death. more

Brown 'right man', despite mistakes 14:00, May 15 2008
Gordon Brown has insisted he is still the right man to lead Britain through tough economic times - despite admitting "mistakes" over the 10p tax rate abolition. more

Two jailed for radio robbery murder 11:30, May 15 2008
Two drug addict brothers have been jailed for life for killing a hard-working father who tried to stop them stealing his £5 van radio. more

Flexible working set to be extended 11:00, May 15 2008
The Government has announced plans to give an extra 4.5 million parents the right to request flexible working, saying it will be a big boost for busy parents. more

PM's vow on 'long-term decisions' 10:00, May 15 2008
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has said he is determined to continue taking decisions in the long-term interests of the country, even if they prove unpopular in the short term. more

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