ITALIAN prosecutors have requested that the estranged husband of Britain's culture Secretary Tessa Jowell stands trial for corruption alongside Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.

SENIOR ministers yesterday rallied round beleaguered British Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell as questions mounted about her involvement in her husband’s financial affairs.

British Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell and her husband David Mills are to separate after their marriage was put under “strain” by the controversy over their finances, his lawyer said today.

Tessa Jowell believes a sense of “national self-confidence” that has sprung from London’s 2012 Olympic victory could help an England bid for the 2018 World Cup.

British culture secretary Tessa Jowell believes the Football Association must “modernise or die” and has urged it to follow the recommendations of the Burns Report.

Manchester United are applying to the British government for a licence to build a casino on land close to Old Trafford.

Tony Blair faced fresh questions over his future tonight as it emerged key Cabinet allies pleaded with him to carry on.

The BBC has been ordered by the British government to redefine the role of its online services.

Reality TV programmes such as Big Brother, Pop Idol and I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! Can be regarded as public service broadcasting, British Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell said today.

Restaurant and pub chain bosses and other hospitality industry leaders are to be called to talks with the British government on how to protect customers from the effects of passive smoking.

BRITAIN'S Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell praised Cherie Blair’s honesty and courage in making a public statement over the controversy that has surrounded her.

The BBC was finally given the green light today for its digital youth channel after months of delays.

The BBC could be subject to fines if it fails to meet its licence conditions under new Government legislation.

Irish actress Fiona Shaw tonight received an honorary CBE from British Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell and described it as an honour for the people of Ireland.

Thousands of relatives of those killed in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centre were tonight gathering at the site to remember their loved ones.