- Leicester City Fc Chairman killed in helicopter crash
- PM May agrees Brexit deal with EU – but most think its rubbish. Unlikely to pass a parliamentary vote
- FTSE down over US/China issues & Brexit concerns
- Phillip Green accused of sexual & racial abuse
- Budget signals end of 10 year austerity
- Latest Euro Brexit meeting – stalls on N Ireland border issue
- Journalist Jamal Khashoggi murdered in the Saudi consulate in Turkey.
- England beat Spain 3-2 away!
LONG PAUSE
Twenty economists write to the Financial Times, and say the government should drop the 50p top rate of income tax “at the earliest opportunity” to boost growth.
- Gaddafi vowed to fight to the end against Libya’s new government and its Nato backers, warning that his forces would turn the country “into a hell” rather than surrender like “women”. USA & EU call on Assad to step aside.
- Rebels are pushing on towards Sirte where pro-Gaddafi forces are putting up fierce resistance.
- Suicide bombings in Kabul. UK unemployment up to 2.49 million.
- Many charged following riots. There have been emotional scenes in Birmingham as the relatives of three young men killed for protecting businesses. News International accused of orchestrating a four-year cover-up over phone hacking after the release of a damning letter from the News of the World’s former royal editor.
- Almost £50bn wiped off leading British shares and huge sell-off on Wall Street amid economic fears due to European debts and US economic poor performance. Riots in London, the West Midlands and Greater Manchester
- Syria’s President Assad sent in tanks to crush protests in the central city of Hama, killing up to 100 people.
- Amy Winehouse, once regarded as the brightest young star in music, has died aged 27 of a suspected drug overdose. Norway : Anders Breivik kills 93 in bombing and shooting incidents.
- Murdoch drops bid for full ownership of Sky. Met Police Commissioner Sir Paul Stephenson cited allegations surrounding his association with former NoW deputy editor Neil Wallis for his shock resignation announcement.
- News of the World accused of hacking phones of murder victim’s relatives. Murdock announces closure of News of the World.