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Jackson interview video made public Video footage of Michael Jackson being interviewed by a lawyer about claims that he abused several young boys has been made public for the first time. more

Calls for public sector pay freeze Real terms pay cuts for public sector workers would be a "pain free" way to help Britain recover from the recession, the head of a public spending watchdog has said. more

Madonna hails Jackson in O2 gig Madonna has paid tribute to Michael Jackson as she described him as one of the greatest performers the world has ever known. more

Jackson adviser breaks his silence Dr Tohme Tohme vividly remembers the first time he met Michael Jackson to discuss the pop star's finances. more

Darling condemns 'kamikaze' bankers Chancellor Alistair Darling has hit out at "kamikaze" bankers for damaging the British economy and said a shake-up to be unveiled next week would prevent a repeat. more

Investigators probing fatal blaze Investigators are examining how a blaze which ripped through a tower block killing six people, including a three-week-old baby girl, was able to spread so quickly, officials said. more

Carnival atmosphere for Pride march A carnival atmosphere filled central London when more than half a million people took the the streets for the colour and flamboyance of the annual Pride festival. more

Britain awaiting news of Iran staff Britain is still seeking clarification from Iran over the fate of detained British Embassy staff after one was said by his lawyer to be facing trial for "acting against national security". more

Serena top in Williams' sister act Serena Williams won the battle for sibling supremacy in the women's Wimbledon final. more

Overseas aid budget to be rebranded Overseas aid is to be rebranded in a bid to raise public awareness at home and abroad and help maintain support for spending during the downturn, the Government said. more

Tower block fire victims identified Five of the six victims who perished when a blaze ripped through their tower block have been named by police. more

Daughter poisoning: mother charged The mother of a child who died from a suspected methadone overdose has been charged with poisoning her daughter, police said. more

Streets at a halt for Pride march London's busiest shopping streets were brought to a standstill as the annual Pride march dazzled onlookers with a flamboyant and colourful display. more

Treasury orders review of quangos The Treasury has ordered a review of spending by public bodies it was announced, as so-called "quangos" came back under the spotlight in the political battle over future spending. more

Questions asked over escape routes Questions are being asked about whether escape routes and fire prevention measures were "adequate" at a block of flats where fire left six people dead, Harriet Harman said. more

Embassy employee in Iran charged The lawyer of a detained Iranian employee of the British embassy in Tehran said his client had been charged with "acting against national security". more

Former minister Henderson to quit Labour former minister Doug Henderson is to quit the Commons at the next General Election, he has announced. more

PM welcomes equality rights group The Prime Minister will welcome equality rights campaigners to Downing Street before the annual Pride march through central London. more

N Korea 'in further missile tests' North Korea has fired six missiles off its eastern coast, South Korean officials have said. more

Six die as fire rips through flats Six people, including three young children, were killed in a blaze which ripped through a block of flats, emergency services said. more