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Aston Martin sold to UK-led group
The new buyers are looking to polish Aston Martin's performanceLuxury car firm Aston Martin is heading back into British hands after being sold by Ford for £479m ($924m). Oxford-based Dave Richards, boss of motorsport firm Prodrive, is heading the UK-led consortium buying Aston. Kuwaiti investors are also involved. Ford is selling off the marque - made famous by James Bond - as it tackles its own financial woes, but the group is holding onto a £40m stake. Ford bought a 75% stake in Aston Martin in 1987, and bought the rest later. Aston Martin will remain at its purpose-built factory in Gaydon in Warwickshire, which employs 1,800 people.
Minister quits over Trident plans
Mr Griffiths had been deputy commons leader since 2005Deputy leader of the Commons Nigel Griffiths has quit the government in protest at plans to renew the UK's Trident nuclear weapons system. He resigned "with a heavy heart but a clear conscience" ahead of Wednesday's House of Commons vote on the plan. Although a Labour rebellion is expected the Tories back renewal of Trident, making a government defeat unlikely. Jim Devine, a parliamentary private secretary, has also indicated he will resign over the issue.
Baby died from an MRSA infection
Luke died two days after his birth in Ipswich HospitalA baby died 36 hours after his birth as a result of contracting the superbug MRSA, a coroner has concluded. An inquest heard Ipswich Hospital staff missed signs showing Luke Day was ill before he died in February 2005. The baby, whose parents lived at Woodbridge, Suffolk, is thought to be the youngest victim of the bug. Suffolk coroner Peter Dean, giving a narrative verdict, said though experts could not agree it was probable Luke died as a result of contracting MRSA. Experts had said he died of an infection and the pathologist found traces of MRSA in his organs - but other specialists said they could not be sure MRSA caused the fatal infection.
Rivals in battle for green votes
Chancellor Gordon Brown and Tory leader David Cameron are setting out rival visions for tackling climate change as they grapple for leadership of the "green" agenda.The two men, who are expected to lead their parties into the next General Election, were both delivering keynote speeches on the environment - seen by party strategists on both sides as one of the defining electoral battlegrounds.Addressing a meeting of business leaders in the City, Mr Cameron said it was vital to "open up a second front in the green revolution" to create a "greener earth" as well as less contaminated skies.His words came after his party unveiled plans to increase taxes on flying, but he said it was vital also to look at issues such as endangered species.
Tesco in green 'mass movement' bid
The UK is on the brink of a revolution in "green" consumption, according to the head of Britain's largest supermarket chain.Tesco chief executive Sir Terry Leahy said a low-carbon economy could be achieved without harming economic growth. Harnessing shoppers' buying power is the key to turning green consumption into a mass movement, he told the Green City Initiative in London.
Sir Terry outlined Tesco's plans to create a clear labelling system showing products' carbon footprints.
Aston Martin sold to UK-led group
The new buyers are looking to polish Aston Martin's performanceLuxury car firm Aston Martin is heading back into British hands after being sold by Ford for £479m ($924m). Oxford-based Dave Richards, boss of motorsport firm Prodrive, is heading the UK-led consortium buying Aston. Kuwaiti investors are also involved. Ford is selling off the marque - made famous by James Bond - as it tackles its own financial woes, but the group is holding onto a £40m stake. Ford bought a 75% stake in Aston Martin in 1987, and bought the rest later. Aston Martin will remain at its purpose-built factory in Gaydon in Warwickshire, which employs 1,800 people.
Minister quits over Trident plans
Mr Griffiths had been deputy commons leader since 2005Deputy leader of the Commons Nigel Griffiths has quit the government in protest at plans to renew the UK's Trident nuclear weapons system. He resigned "with a heavy heart but a clear conscience" ahead of Wednesday's House of Commons vote on the plan. Although a Labour rebellion is expected the Tories back renewal of Trident, making a government defeat unlikely. Jim Devine, a parliamentary private secretary, has also indicated he will resign over the issue.
Baby died from an MRSA infection
Luke died two days after his birth in Ipswich HospitalA baby died 36 hours after his birth as a result of contracting the superbug MRSA, a coroner has concluded. An inquest heard Ipswich Hospital staff missed signs showing Luke Day was ill before he died in February 2005. The baby, whose parents lived at Woodbridge, Suffolk, is thought to be the youngest victim of the bug. Suffolk coroner Peter Dean, giving a narrative verdict, said though experts could not agree it was probable Luke died as a result of contracting MRSA. Experts had said he died of an infection and the pathologist found traces of MRSA in his organs - but other specialists said they could not be sure MRSA caused the fatal infection.
Rivals in battle for green votes
Chancellor Gordon Brown and Tory leader David Cameron are setting out rival visions for tackling climate change as they grapple for leadership of the "green" agenda.The two men, who are expected to lead their parties into the next General Election, were both delivering keynote speeches on the environment - seen by party strategists on both sides as one of the defining electoral battlegrounds.Addressing a meeting of business leaders in the City, Mr Cameron said it was vital to "open up a second front in the green revolution" to create a "greener earth" as well as less contaminated skies.His words came after his party unveiled plans to increase taxes on flying, but he said it was vital also to look at issues such as endangered species.
Tesco in green 'mass movement' bid
The UK is on the brink of a revolution in "green" consumption, according to the head of Britain's largest supermarket chain.Tesco chief executive Sir Terry Leahy said a low-carbon economy could be achieved without harming economic growth. Harnessing shoppers' buying power is the key to turning green consumption into a mass movement, he told the Green City Initiative in London.
Sir Terry outlined Tesco's plans to create a clear labelling system showing products' carbon footprints.
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