Lib Dems unveil youth crime plan Youngsters who commit minor offences and get involved in anti-social behaviour should not be locked up, because they go on to re-offend more seriously, the Liberal Democrats said. 10:01pm Thu 7 Aug 08
Interest rates stay at 5% Homeowners struggling amid the credit crunch were given no relief after policymakers voted to hold interest rates at 5% for the fourth month in a row. 10:01pm Thu 7 Aug 08
More games protests, say Tibet pair Two Britons arrested after staging a Free Tibet protest outside China's showpiece Olympic Stadium have predicted the games will be disrupted by more demonstrations. 10:01pm Thu 7 Aug 08
Innocent man was 'shot in the back' An "innocent bystander" killed in a convenience store died of a single gun shot wound to the back, Scotland Yard said. 10:01pm Thu 7 Aug 08
Whale slams 'barbaric' drugs ruling Broadcaster James Whale has accused a health watchdog of being "barbaric" in denying kidney cancer patients access to four drugs. 8:14pm Thu 7 Aug 08
