Peugeot Citroën to recall about 90,000 cars made in the Czech Republic at factory it shares with crisis-struck ToyotaPeugeot Citroën, Europe’s second-biggest carmaker, yesterday announced a recall of about 90,000 cars manufactured at its plant in the Czech Republic amid concerns they may have faulty accelerator pedals.The company said it had decided to withdraw some [...]
Honda’s action over potential electrical faults comes as Toyota faces US investigation over faulty accelerator pedalsRoad safety authorities in Britain were under attack for alleged complacency today after Honda joined Toyota in recalling potentially dangerous cars.The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) criticised government officials after Honda asked owners of 650,000 of its Jazz models worldwide [...]
• Conservative leader: action swift but not extensive• Sources deny Cameron rowing back on pledge to tackle deficitDavid Cameron today gave a clear sign that Tory spending cuts designed to prevent Britain facing a Greek-style debt crisis would begin in modest fashion this summer.Speaking in Davos, the Conservative leader said that his party would want [...]
Harriet Harman offered a bizarre excuse for the sidelining of Tony Wright’s worthwhile plans for improving Commons procedure”In the midst of all the rancour and recrimination, let us seize the moment to lift our politics to a higher standard,” Gordon Brown declared at the height of the expenses crisis last year. He obviously didn’t mean [...]
Cardiff City supporters are calling for an extraordinary meeting for the club to explain why they are not now buying new players with fans’ money.
Scotland’s Chief Inspector of Prisons says the country’s only women’s prison is “in crisis” because of overcrowding.
Scotland’s Chief Inspector of Prisons says the country’s only women’s prison is “in crisis” because of overcrowding.
A special all-party session of talks aimed at averting the collapse of Northern Ireland’s devolved government over policing powers is under way.
Democratic Unionist leader admits he ‘can’t say’ agreement will be reached in crisis talksThe Democratic Unionist leader, Peter Robinson, today admitted he was uncertain whether a deal to save power-sharing in Northern Ireland could be reached.Gordon Brown today extended his stay in Northern Ireland, where he is hosting crisis talks after flying to Belfast with [...]
The prime minister’s spokesman describes talks on Northern Ireland policing and justice as “frank” and “hard going”.