Whitehall department opens books
Details of all spending over £500 by a Whitehall department are revealed, in a push for “greater openness”.
Repossessions fall further in UK
The number of homes repossessed by mortgage lenders fell again in the second quarter of the year, figures from lenders show.
Perseid meteor shower ’set to dazzle’
Sky-watchers could be in for “fantastic views” over the next two days as the Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak.
Bolivia protests hit mine output
Anti-government protests, including strikes and road blocks, in the Bolivian region of Potosi disrupt mining operations.
US broadband plan ‘not a priority’
Most Americans say the government’s plans for broadband are not a priority, a survey finds, amid fierce debate about the issue.
Orange hall is destroyed by fire
Police are investigating after an Orange hall in Pomeroy County Tyrone is substantially damaged in a fire.
Centenarians ‘missing’ in Japan
Nearly 200 Japanese centenarians are missing, according to a national audit carried out amid growing fears of widespread welfare fraud.
Welbeck set for Sunderland move
Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck has a medical ahead of a proposed season-long loan switch to Sunderland.
BAA strike ballot result expected
The result of a union ballot that could lead to strike action at BAA airports this month will be revealed later.
India approves caste-based census
The Indian government gives approval for including information on caste in the ongoing population census.