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16/12/2011
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Government To Press On With Pension Changes
The government has said it will press on with its controversial changes to pensions for teachers and civil servants. The announcement comes after months of unfinished talks between unions over the planned increase in contributions from many staff. The Department for Education and the Cabinet Office confirmed plans to make changes in April. But unions said the changes were being imposed without agreement, describing it as "unfair and unacceptable".
Wikileaks' Assange Granted Right To Appeal
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been granted the right to appeal against extradition to Sweden over alleged sex crimes. Britain's Supreme Court said on Friday it had granted permission for the 40-year-old Australian to appeal the earlier decision that would see him tried for alleged sexual assault and rape. Swedish authorities want to question Assange - whose Wikileak's site published thousands of US confidential government emails - over the accusations of two female former WikiLeaks volunteers in August 2010. Assange, who has been living in Britain since he was detained on a European arrest warrant in December last year, denies wrongdoing and has been fighting a legal battle to avoid being sent back to Sweden.
Newcastle Robbers In Exhaust Robbery Spree
An appeal for witnesses has been launched after a spate of robberies in Newcastle involving thieves stealing exhausts. Police said they are investigating exhaust systems being stolen from vans in Newcastle. The incidents happened at around 10.40pm on Tuesday, December 13, when offenders went into a secure yard at Help Hire on Scotswood Road. They removed the exhaust systems from three trucks parked in the compound. Police said it will have taken some time for the offenders to remove the exhausts and police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone who saw suspicious activity in the area to contact them on 101 ext 69191, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
(DW)
The government has said it will press on with its controversial changes to pensions for teachers and civil servants. The announcement comes after months of unfinished talks between unions over the planned increase in contributions from many staff. The Department for Education and the Cabinet Office confirmed plans to make changes in April. But unions said the changes were being imposed without agreement, describing it as "unfair and unacceptable".
Wikileaks' Assange Granted Right To Appeal
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been granted the right to appeal against extradition to Sweden over alleged sex crimes. Britain's Supreme Court said on Friday it had granted permission for the 40-year-old Australian to appeal the earlier decision that would see him tried for alleged sexual assault and rape. Swedish authorities want to question Assange - whose Wikileak's site published thousands of US confidential government emails - over the accusations of two female former WikiLeaks volunteers in August 2010. Assange, who has been living in Britain since he was detained on a European arrest warrant in December last year, denies wrongdoing and has been fighting a legal battle to avoid being sent back to Sweden.
Newcastle Robbers In Exhaust Robbery Spree
An appeal for witnesses has been launched after a spate of robberies in Newcastle involving thieves stealing exhausts. Police said they are investigating exhaust systems being stolen from vans in Newcastle. The incidents happened at around 10.40pm on Tuesday, December 13, when offenders went into a secure yard at Help Hire on Scotswood Road. They removed the exhaust systems from three trucks parked in the compound. Police said it will have taken some time for the offenders to remove the exhausts and police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone who saw suspicious activity in the area to contact them on 101 ext 69191, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
(DW)
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01 February 2012
WikiLeaks Founder Prepares For Final Appeal
Julian Assange, founder of whistleblowing website Wikileaks, is appealing at the UK supreme court to block his extradition to Sweden over alleged sex crimes. The Australian-born agent provocateur is to appear in court on Wednesday for an expected two-day hearing on whether he should be sent back to Sweden to face accusations from two women.
WikiLeaks Founder Prepares For Final Appeal
Julian Assange, founder of whistleblowing website Wikileaks, is appealing at the UK supreme court to block his extradition to Sweden over alleged sex crimes. The Australian-born agent provocateur is to appear in court on Wednesday for an expected two-day hearing on whether he should be sent back to Sweden to face accusations from two women.
12 October 2015
Met Police End Presence Outside Wikileaks Founder's Refuge
A police presence outside the Ecuadorian Embassy in London, where Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has claimed asylum, is to be withdrawn, the Met Police have announced. Officers have been stationed outside the building since Mr Assange sought asylum to avoid being extradited to Sweden over a rape allegation in June 2012.
Met Police End Presence Outside Wikileaks Founder's Refuge
A police presence outside the Ecuadorian Embassy in London, where Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has claimed asylum, is to be withdrawn, the Met Police have announced. Officers have been stationed outside the building since Mr Assange sought asylum to avoid being extradited to Sweden over a rape allegation in June 2012.
24 March 2010
Glasgow Sex Assault Appeal
Detectives in Glasgow are continuing enquiries after a woman was indecently assaulted on Saturday in the Govan area. The 37-year-old woman was in a car park at Water Row, just off Govan Road, at around 8.30pm when she noticed a man lying on the ground.
Glasgow Sex Assault Appeal
Detectives in Glasgow are continuing enquiries after a woman was indecently assaulted on Saturday in the Govan area. The 37-year-old woman was in a car park at Water Row, just off Govan Road, at around 8.30pm when she noticed a man lying on the ground.
04 November 2014
Employment Appeal Tribunal Rule On Holiday Pay
The Employment Appeal Tribunal has ruled that overtime should be considered when calculating holiday pay. Currently only basic pay is used to calculate holiday, however, the landmark ruling means that any worker who does voluntary overtime could claim for additional holiday pay.
Employment Appeal Tribunal Rule On Holiday Pay
The Employment Appeal Tribunal has ruled that overtime should be considered when calculating holiday pay. Currently only basic pay is used to calculate holiday, however, the landmark ruling means that any worker who does voluntary overtime could claim for additional holiday pay.
23 February 2006
Oxfam seeks pledge response to meet African crisis
Firm pledge commitments from rich countries to fund the response to the food crisis in East Africa are not being made quickly enough, says international aid agency Oxfam.
Oxfam seeks pledge response to meet African crisis
Firm pledge commitments from rich countries to fund the response to the food crisis in East Africa are not being made quickly enough, says international aid agency Oxfam.
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