BBC News - UK The latest stories from the UK section of the BBC News web site. Points failure caused rail crash A points failure caused the Potters Bar train crash which killed seven people, an inquest jury decides. UK soldiers push to clear Taliban Hundreds of UK soldiers launch an operation to clear Taliban insurgents from a key stronghold in southern Afghanistan. Benefits face 'radical' shake-up Ministers are to set out options for "radical reform" of the benefits system and moving people from welfare into work. Fugitive tycoon Nadir given bail Fugitive Polly Peck tycoon Asil Nadir, who fled to northern Cyprus in 1993, is granted bail. Strikes and ash extend BA losses BA reveals a steep quarterly loss of £164m after being hit by cabin crew strikes and disruption caused by the volcanic ash cloud. British pair die in Jordan crash Two British women are among six people killed when their tourist bus crashed near the Dead Sea in Jordan. MoD 'to pay for Trident renewal' The chancellor says the MoD, not the Treasury, will have to pay £20bn to renew the nuclear deterrent, putting extra pressure on the defence budget. Naked woman hurt in roof fall A naked woman is injured after falling through a building roof in Aberdeen city centre. 'Dirty protest' hits jail staff The Northern Ireland Prison Service says it has had to issue staff with protective clothing after urine was "aimed at them" in a jail protest. Expenses four in appeals defeat Three ex-Labour MPs and an ex-Tory peer lose appeals over a ruling that they are not protected from prosecution by parliamentary privilege over expenses fraud allegations. Prescott Iraq intelligence doubts The intelligence on Iraq's weapons threat was "not very substantial", former deputy prime minister Lord Prescott says. Scarlett case 'may help tourists' The mother of teenager Scarlett Keeling says she hopes the trial into her death in Goa will improve the region for tourists. Public to veto council tax rises The public will be able to veto their council tax bills in England if charges are above an agreed limit, ministers will announce. London saddles up for bike scheme A bike hire scheme designed to encourage thousands more cycle journeys in central London begins. Million-pound car clamped outside Harrods A luxury car worth £1.2m is clamped outside Harrods in central London after being illegally parked. British beer sales 'boosted by World Cup' Good weather and football's World Cup is thought to have given a boost to beer sales in the UK, industry figures suggest. Widow's relief as remains found The widow of a man believed to have been killed by the IRA in 1981 said she felt sad but relieved that her husband's remains appeared to have been found. PSNI release riot suspect images Pictures of 14 suspected rioters are released by police investigating trouble in the Ardoyne area of north Belfast. Family funeral tribute to soldier The family of a soldier killed in Afghanistan pay tribute ahead of his funeral, calling him "brave, courageous and loyal". Call to explain S4C chief's exit The reasons behind the sudden departure of S4C's chief executive should be made public, says the channel's former head. Man arrested over gangland murder A 28-year-old man is arrested in connection with the murder of Kevin "Gerbil" Carroll in Glasgow. Drink theft clue in murder probe Police say a man who was murdered in Glasgow had been attacked by several people who tried to steal his alcohol. Man held over 'motiveless' murder Police make an arrest in connection with the murder of a man who was shot in an apparently random attack in west London. Police officer in murder arrest A policeman is arrested on suspicion of murdering a man who died after a Merseyside pub fight, thought to have started over a spilt pint. Live - England v Pakistan England make early inroads into the Pakistan batting line-up after collapsing to 354 all out at Trent Bridge. Redknapp defends Parker pursuit Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp defends the club's pursuit of West Ham's Scott Parker insisting the Hammers are guilty of unsettling the midfielder. Ennis makes strong start at Euros Britain's Jessica Ennis gets her bid for European heptathlon gold off to a strong start by winning the 100m hurdles and the high jump events in Barcelona. Was croquet an Olympic sport? Tug of war, croquet and cricket have all featured at the Olympics. See what else has been in and out over the years. Child-free by choice More women in the developed world are choosing not to have children. So why do others think it's OK to question this decision? The big cheese With thousands expected to flock to a major cheese fair, why are Britons taking this once-humble foodstuff so seriously? Coalition deal 'untruths' claim Labour's Ed Miliband claims the coalition government was "built on a series of untruths" after revelations in a BBC documentary. Chilcot inquiry to travel to Iraq The committee conducting the official Iraq war inquiry says it intends to visit the country later this year. Cameron defends Pakistan comments David Cameron says it is important to "speak frankly" after criticism of his comments about Pakistan's record on tackling terrorism. Symphony to celebrate Yorkshire Hundreds of amateur musicians have set the sights and sounds of Yorkshire to music. Corey does Kerrang! - he's 'desperate' Slipknot's Corey Taylor says he has hope for the rock scene, based on the large number of new bands nominated for the Kerrang! Awards. Cameron's doubts on becoming PM David Cameron has confessed that, on the day before entering Downing Street, he told his wife Samantha he was sure he would not become prime minister. Coping with loss of armed forces parent A special holiday break is helping UK children cope with the loss of loved ones killed in conflict King's Troop enjoy seaside break The Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillery have made special plans to ensure that some of their most valuable members are rested over the summer break. A walk-in cow wash - it's Odd Box The world of doggy ice cream, a huge waterfight in Russia and a walk-in cow wash. It's the week's weird and wonderful video stories in Newsbeat's Odd Box with Dominic Byrne. Everything, including the kitchen sink A team of divers - known as Neptune's Army of Rubbish Cleaners - are stepping up efforts to keep Britain's coastline clean and litter free. Moving a submarine through a town An 840-tonne section of submarine has been moved along a street in a Cumbrian town. Bad trip Are family holidays worth all the hassle? Pick up a Penguin Colourful 75-year history of the famous book publisher Rum ration What did they do with the drunken sailor? 7 days quiz Who's the 'good lad'? Crisps boy, Massa or Dr Watson? Newspaper review Public spending cuts fill many papers