Ofcom ‘to review’ News Corp bid for BSkyB – BBC News
“The BBC has learned that Ofcom will be asked to review News Corporation’s bid for BSkyB once a formal offer is made.”
BBC News, 15th September 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Home Office to deport Jamaican mother after 10 years in UK – The Guardian
“A hunger striker who protested at the treatment of immigration detainees in Yarl’s Wood detention centre is due to be deported to Jamaica today.”
The Guardian, 15th September 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Couple jailed over sham marriage in Lancashire – BBC News
“The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has said it is committed to tackling sham marriages after a couple were jailed for staging a ceremony in Lancashire.”
BBC News, 15th September 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Driver jailed for Gerrards Cross cyclist crash death – BBC News
“A driver who hit a cyclist leaving him dying in a Buckinghamshire road has been jailed for five years.”
BBC News, 15th September 2010
Source; www.bbc.co.uk
Soham report author says public inquiries are not worth the money – The Guardian
“Public inquiries are failing to restore public confidence and have ‘little impact’ on reforms, according to the former chairman of the Soham inquiry.”
The Guardian, 15th September 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Derren Brown show investigated over railway stunt – The Guardian
“Ofcom receives complaints that scene featuring hypnotised man chained to train tracks was dangerous.”
The Guardian, 15th September 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Surrey rogue trader jailed for defrauding elderly – BBC News
“A rogue trader has been jailed for more than five years in what is thought to be the longest term handed out for a trading standards prosecution.”
BBC News, 14th September 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Three men jailed for Stoke Minster lead theft – BBC News
“Three men have been jailed for eight months after admitting stealing lead from the roof of Stoke Minster.”
BBC News, 14th September 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Top Roman Catholic school split by legal battle – Daily Telegraph
“Parents of children at Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School, west London, have secured a temporary injunction to stop the Roman Catholic church parachuting in new governors.”
Daily Telegraph, 15th September 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Trust admits drug death blunder at Telford hospital – BBC News
“A hospital has admitted giving a patient with pneumonia and breathing difficulties a combination of drugs that led to his death.”
BBC News, 14th September 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Driver jailed over Sunderland boy’s death – BBC News
“A driver has been jailed after admitting causing the death of a 12-year-old Sunderland boy who had overcome cancer.”
BBC News, 14th September 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Bribery Act consultation launched – Ministry of Justice
“The Ministry of Justice is set to consult with UK companies about the new UK Bribery Act, which will come into force in April 2011”
Ministry of Justice, 14th September 2010
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Ten years in jail for immigration fraudster – Home Office
“A Hounslow man was today jailed following a UK Border Agency investigation which revealed he set up bogus companies to allow immigrants to extend their visas.”
Home Office, 14th September 2010
Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk
Boston Town footballer jailed for identity fraud – UK Border Agency
“A Boston Town footballer was today imprisoned for 11 months after admitting using a false identity.”
UK Border Agency, 14th September 2010
Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk
‘Serial love cheat’ conman jailed – BBC News
“A ruthless conman who tricked women out of tens of thousands of pounds has been jailed for six years and 10 months.”
BBC News, 14th September 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Pregnant nun ice cream advert banned for ‘mockery’ – BBC News
“An ice cream company banned from using an advert displaying a pregnant nun has vowed to position similar posters in London in time for the Pope’s visit.”
BBCNews, 15th September 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Former Harlequins physio Steph Brennan struck off over Bloodgate – The Guardian
“The former Harlequins physiotherapist Steph Brennan was today struck off by the Health Professions Council for misconduct after a two-day hearing into his part in last year’s Bloodgate affair.”
The Guardian, 14th September 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Sex trafficking gang offered to sell young virgins to wealthy Arabs – The Guardian
“An Iranian gang who tried to sell young female virgins to wealthy Arabs charging up to £150,000 a girl, was jailed for sex trafficking and prostitution today.”
The Guardian, 14th September 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
