Debt Ceiling: Senate Democrats Push Toward Vote

Senate Democrats plan to push for a vote to raise the federal debt ceiling, challenging Republicans to yet another showdown as the US closes in on a possible default. A spokesman says Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid could unveil the measure as early...

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Winter Blackout Risk 'Highest For Six Years'

The electricity and gas network operator for England and Wales is keeping a "close watching brief" on supplies as the risk of blackouts was predicted to be at its highest since 2008. Traditional North Sea gas sources are being replaced by "uncertain"...

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George: Royal Baby Christening Coin Created

The Royal Mint has created the first ever royal christening coin in the UK to mark Prince George's baptism later this month. The gold "kilo coin" is worth £50,000 The limited edition gold "kilo coin" is being sold for £50,000 - but a more affordable...

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Child Benefit Penalties Faced By Thousands

Tens of thousands of parents face being fined for failing to register the child benefit they received this year with the taxman. An estimated 165,000 people missed Saturday's deadline, meaning they could face penalties as well as losing the handout....

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HS2 Should Be Put On Hold, MPs' Committee Says

The HS2 rail project has "serious shortcomings" and should be put on hold, according to a powerful Commons committee. MPs suggested the controversial scheme should not proceed until the Government produces fresh analysis on whether it offers value for...

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Scottish Independence: Defence Jobs Warning

By Alistair Bunkall, Defence Correspondent Thousands of jobs could be lost in the defence industry if Scotland votes for independence, the Defence Secretary has warned. Philip Hammond set out the commercial benefit of the Union in a speech at an...

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Malaria Vaccine 'Could Be Widespread By 2015'

By Thomas Moore, Health and Science Correspondent The world's first malaria vaccine could be in widespread use within two years following "significant" results from an ongoing clinical trial. Researchers reported at a malaria conference in Durban,...

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Help To Buy Scheme: First Rates Are Revealed

The first mortgage rates on offer under the latest phase of the Government's Help to Buy scheme have been described by the lender as "fair and competitive." The second phase of the controversial scheme - aimed at helping more people get on the property...

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Royal Mail: City Demand For Shares Tops £30bn

By Mark Kleinman, City Editor Institutional investors have placed more than £30bn of orders for Royal Mail shares as the Government puts the finishing touches to the biggest UK privatisation for decades. Sky News understands that firms from around...

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Economy: IMF Makes UK Growth Forecast U-Turn

By Ed Conway, Economics Editor, In Washington The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has upgraded its forecast for UK economic growth by more than any other major economy, in a boost to the Chancellor's fortunes. It comes only six months after the...

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