UK News: Cameron and Clegg debate votes reform

DAVID Cameron is going head-to-head with Nick Clegg over electoral reform today, warning that a "Yes" vote in May's referendum will lead to regular hung parliaments.

The Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister were set to make their first high-profile speeches of the campaign.

Man charged over abuse

A 19-YEAR-OLD who was arrested by detectives involved in a major investigation into child sexual exploitation has been charged with two sex offences and was due in court today. Jake Ormerod was arrested following the investigation of suspected grooming of youngsters in the Torbay area.

'No serious punishment' to UK in prison poll ban

BRITAIN would escape serious punishment if the government defies a court's ruling against the UK blanket ban on prisoners voting, it was reported today.

A leaked document prepared for Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg reportedly shows that the European Court of Human Rights could only put "political rather than judicial" pressure on the UK.

Last week, Westminster MPs overwhelmingly backed the status quo with a 234 to 22 vote in the House of Commons.

Drivers face fuel crisis

CAMPAIGNERS have warned of an impending fuel crisis which could see some motorists being priced out of using their cars as the cost of petrol and diesel at the pumps reached record levels.

Fair Fuel UK said record fuel prices, VAT and duty rises combined with soaring inflation was creating a "perfect storm" which could leave many unable to afford to fill up their vehicles.

King strategy under fire

THE governor of the Bank of England has been criticised by shadow chancellor Ed Balls for getting "drawn into the political arena" over the government's deficit reductions.

Mr Balls said Mervyn King, left, was risking the Bank's reputation by being linked with the coalition's approach.

Oxfordshire: Thieves have stolen more than 30,000 worth of military equipment destined for soldiers fighting in Afghanistan.

The military boots were taken from a lorry which was parked overnight in Banbury between February 6 and 7. Thieves made off with 337 pairs worth 31,000.

London: Police are questioning 19 men after three others were stabbed following a mass brawl in one of the UK's best-known tourist locations.

The fight broke out in Trafalgar Square at around 4pm yesterday as shocked tourists looked on.