Madoff investigation launched in UK

6:01pm Thursday 8th January 2009

An investigation has been launched into the British activities of alleged multi-billion-pound fraudster Bernard Madoff.

Troubled Zavvi closes 22 stores

6:01pm Thursday 8th January 2009

Almost 180 staff at troubled music retailer Zavvi have lost their jobs after administrators closed 22 stores.

Mechanical theory in 'UFO mystery'

6:01pm Thursday 8th January 2009

The mysterious severance of a wind turbine blade may have been caused by a mechanical failure, an expert said.

£53m robbery trial jury discharged

6:01pm Thursday 8th January 2009

A jury trying a cage fighter alleged to have been "at the heart" of Britain's biggest cash robbery was discharged after failing to reach a verdict.

New problem renews rail nightmare

6:01pm Thursday 8th January 2009

The nightmare is continuing for travellers on a key London to Scotland rail route after yet another overhead power problem led to delays.

Brown pledge to get banks lending

6:01pm Thursday 8th January 2009

Gordon Brown and Alistair Darling pledged fresh measures to bolster the economy as the grim toll of job losses continued to mount.

Car giant Nissan to axe 1,200 jobs

6:01pm Thursday 8th January 2009

Car giant Nissan sent shockwaves through British industry by axing 1,200 jobs at the country's biggest and most productive motor plant, worsening the economic gloom and heightening fears that the looming recession will cut deep into employment.

Man Utd's Ronaldo crashes Ferrari

6:01pm Thursday 8th January 2009

Manchester United footballer Cristiano Ronaldo walked away uninjured after writing off his Ferrari sports car in a crash.

Campaigners step up Gaza protests

6:01pm Thursday 8th January 2009

British campaigners stepped up protests against the Gaza conflict amid growing concerns about the impact of the fighting on civilians.

Interest rate cut to historic 1.5%

6:01pm Thursday 8th January 2009

Interest rates were slashed to their lowest level ever as the Bank of England threw another lifeline to the UK's ailing economy.