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The average bonus for staff at Barclays Capital was cut by 30 per cent to 64,000 pounds

Barclays sparks anger over bonuses

Barclays was accused of ignoring anger over bonuses and running "business as usual" as it revealed a £1.5 billion pot for investment bankers.

Austerity bill sent to parliament

Draft legislation in Greece for new austerity measures needed for a 130 billion euro bailout deal has been submitted to parliament.

Health Secretary Andrew Lansley has come under increasing pressure over NHS reform proposals

Not time to resign, says Lansley

Andrew Lansley has brushed off suggestions that he should sacrifice himself to ensure the survival of the coalition's controversial NHS reforms.

'Nuclear' accusations dismissed

Britain has dismissed claims that it was "militarising" the Falklands dispute by deploying nuclear weapons nearby.

Danny Alexander said the better-off were benefiting disproportionately from a pensions tax break

Alexander urges tax relief reform

Wealthier savers should be stripped of higher-rate tax relief on pensions, Treasury Chief Secretary Danny Alexander has said.

Redknapp hits out at CPS over trial

Harry Redknapp has criticised the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for putting him through a "farcical" tax evasion trial.

The National Secular Society has won a test case in its bid to outlaw prayers before local council meetings

Dismay at council prayers ruling

Some Christians and politicians reacted with dismay as the High Court outlawed the centuries-old tradition of formal prayers being said at the start of local council meetings up and down the country.

Families 'set to lose tax credit'

More than 200,000 families will lose tax credits worth almost £4,000 a year unless they significantly increase their working hours, according to figures highlighted by Labour.

People are making exaggerated insurance claims for items including televisions, particularly before big sporting events, a survey found

Bumped-up insurance claims 'surge'

Exaggerated home insurance claims have surged in the last year amid the tough economic backdrop, research has suggested.

Dangerous road warning to drivers

Families setting off on half-term getaways have been warned of "deceptively dangerous" road conditions and sub-zero temperatures as the snow freezes.

Damilola killer sent back to jail

One of Damilola Taylor's killers was back behind bars today - only 16 days after being released from jail. Ricky Preddie (pictured left) was recalled to prison last night after breaching the terms of his parole

'Best of British' concert to mark end of Olympics

The Olympics will sign off with a spectacular concert in Hyde Park with the Rolling Stones, Adele and Blur all being courted for a "Best of British" night Comments (6)

Knuckle down and fight for a better life, says Lennox Lewis

Heavyweight Lennox Lewis hands out a tough lesson at a boxing academy that helps troubled teens. David Cohen finds out how the ring is changing lives - with the help of Comic Relief Comments (5)

Cameron wins hands down: Body language expert gives PM the thumbs up

A leading expert on body language has revealed that when the Prime Minister splays his fingers he is actually taking charge of the debate Comments (12)

Stay out of Syria, Russia tells the West

Russia and the US are on a collision course over Syria today after Moscow gave its strongest backing yet to President Bashar Assad Comments (15)

Barclays cuts bonuses by a third to �1.5 billion

Barclays has bowed to public pressure and slashed the bonuses paid to its City investment bankers by a third, to a total of �1.5 billion Comments (14)

Commentary: City still hasn't grasped the nettle

Rothschild in libel defeat over trip with Mandelson

Banker Nathaniel Rothschild lost a libel action over claims he had been the "puppet master" between Lord Mandelson and Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska.

Ken branded 'a vulgar embarrassment' in new gay storm

Ken Livingstone was engulfed in a fresh row over "offensive" comments about homosexuality today after claiming gay bankers would have their penises cut off in Dubai Comments (42)

Hunt for 'brazen' thief filmed stealing mobile phone on train

Watch the video: Police are hunting a thief who was filmed by a train passenger stealing a mobile phone from a woman's handbag after she accidentally left it in the carriage Comments (21)

Republican race

Rick Santorum's hardline social creed is gaining ground as the Republicans run short of options to beat Obama

Snowy scenes

In pictures: The Evening Standard's snappers were out braving the wintry conditions - see the results here...

Thugs to be tagged in US-style trial to tackle drunken crime

Drunken thugs in London are to be fitted with electronic tags to prevent them drinking and re-offending in a US-style scheme proposed by Kit Malthouse (pictured) Comments (3)

TV's Amanda: Help sick babies by giving breast milk

TV presenter Amanda Davies today called on mothers to donate breast milk. The BBC sports broadcaster, 31, revealed how her daughter Molly was helped by donor milk when she was born nine weeks early. Comments (1)

'Riot damages offer won't cover half of my losses'

A transport worker whose home was burned down by rioters told today of his anger after being offered just half of the compensation he had claimed Comments (9)

Travel bosses fail to avert winter chaos

Snow and ice caused serious travel disruption for commuters today despite transport chiefs claiming they were ready with a cold weather plan Comments (15)

In pictures: Snowy scenes in London

'It's not easy in jail. If you value your life stay away from gangs'

A former gang member who is in prison for a smash-and-grab raid on a London jeweller's told of his despair today at missing out on seeing his siblings grow up Comments