We're not G8 protesters, says Nighy He may be campaigning at the G8 summit in Japan on behalf of Oxfam, but veteran actor Bill Nighy has insisted that he is not a protester. 9:36am today
Consumer confidence hits record low Consumer confidence slumped to a new record low during June as a run of bad economic news made people worry about the future. 9:16am today
Rise in 'stop and search' paperwork The number of controversial forms completed by police after stopping someone on the street rose by more than a third last year, it has been revealed. 12:56am today
Church votes to allow women bishops The Church of England was facing a damaging split within its ranks after its ruling body threw out compromise proposals over women bishops. 12:56am today
'Failing standards' in care homes One in 10 children's homes is failing to meet the required standards for keeping youngsters in their care safe, an Ofsted-led report has found. 7:10pm Tue 8 Jul 08
