London, Nov 4 : Cold-calling salesmen have topped a list of things that Brits hate the most.

London, Nov.3 : Every second Brit believes immigration is good for the country, but most of those participating in a survey say that the Gordon Brown Government needs to do much more to arrest the current population explosion.

According to The Sun the number in favour of immigration has risen in the last 12 months in a clear sign that the UK is becoming a more tolerant nation.

Nearly half say foreigners work harder than British citizens. And seven out of ten say immigrants have brought no problems or headaches.

Immigration is consistently in the top three of most voters’ concerns – presenting ministers with a growing crisis. Today’s survey was conducted after this week’s fiasco over the true number of immigrants working in Britain.

London, Nov 3 : There’s nothing more comforting than a hug. However, psychologists warn that the trend of political-correctness is killing the innocent cuddle.

London, Nov 3 : Scientists have revealed that the landmass of Greenland is rising up to four centimetres each year, which they say is indicative of the continuously shrinking ice cap.

London, Nov 3 : Scientists have selected about half a dozen landing sites for NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) rover, which is due to be launched by the end of 2009.

London, November 3 : The Central Criminal Court in England has refused bail to two persons charged over an alleged blackmail plot, which involves a member of the royal family.