Union fury over fuel payment U-turn The decision to rule out cash handouts for households struggling with soaring fuel bills has been blasted by unions as a "downright disgrace". 1:53pm today
Shannon's mum charged with kidnap The mother of schoolgirl Shannon Matthews, who went missing for 24 days earlier this year, has been charged with her kidnap and false imprisonment, a court heard. 1:53pm today
Free petrol stunt 'dangerous' A stunt in which free petrol was given away to promote a new computer game has been criticised as "irresponsible and downright dangerous". 1:53pm today
Energy firms' dividends rise £257m Pressure for a windfall tax on the energy companies has intensified with the disclosure that the biggest suppliers increased their dividend pay-outs to shareholders by £257 million last year. 1:53pm today
Warren eager to see 'untouchable' Khan Frank Warren is looking forward to seeing the new, improved Amir Khan when he defends his WBO Intercontinental lightweight title against Breidis Prescott at Manchester's MEN Arena on Saturday night. 1:28pm today
Magpies rocked by Keegan resignation Newcastle owner Mike Ashley is going back to the drawing board with his dream for the club in tatters in the wake of Kevin Keegan's resignation. 1:28pm today
