Tax rise fuels petrol price fears

"Petrol prices could surge to near record highs from after the government's 2p rise in fuel duty came into effect on Monday morning. The 2p increase could push up the average price of unleaded petrol to about 98p, while diesel could exceed £1 if the cost is passed on to...

Fear Grip Britons Over Series of letter Bomb Explosions

"BRITISH police issued a public warning overnight after the latest in a series of letter bombs took the number of people injured to seven in five days, fuelling fears of a concerted bombing campaign. Both Prime Minister Tony Blair and Home Secretary John Reid voiced concern...