Israel's most senior political leaders were meeting in Tel Aviv today to decide whether to expand their devastating offensive in Gaza or consider the first outlines of a ceasefire proposal.The prime minister, Ehud Olmert, will discuss with his cabinet a plan to send Israeli forces into the built-up areas of Gaza, despite the rapidly mounting death toll. […]
Israel's assault on Gaza has exacted the bloodiest toll of civilian lives yet, when the bombing of UN schools being used as refugee centres and of housing killed more than 50 people, including an entire family of seven young children. The UN protested at a "complete absence of accountability" for the escalating number of civilian deaths in Gaz […]
Marks & Spencer is slashing up to 1,230 jobs and shutting 27 stores after suffering its worst sales performance for a decade.The high street retailer announced this morning it will shut 25 "underperforming" food outlets and two main stores. This will cost the jobs of up to 780 staff and a further 450 jobs will be cut at its head office.The com […]