This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/uk-politics-16859101

The article has changed 4 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 1 Version 2
CPS to announce decision in Huhne case CPS to announce decision in Huhne case
(40 minutes later)
The Crown Prosecution Service will announce on Friday whether it will press charges against Chris Huhne over claims his former wife accepted penalty points on his behalf.The Crown Prosecution Service will announce on Friday whether it will press charges against Chris Huhne over claims his former wife accepted penalty points on his behalf.
The energy and climate change secretary has denied the allegations.The energy and climate change secretary has denied the allegations.
Essex Police have been examining the allegations against Mr Huhne, dating back to 2003, for several months.Essex Police have been examining the allegations against Mr Huhne, dating back to 2003, for several months.
The Sunday Times recently handed over details of emails relating to the case to the police.The Sunday Times recently handed over details of emails relating to the case to the police.
Director of Public Prosecutions Keir Starmer is expected to make the announcement himself at 1000 GMT. Director of Public Prosecutions Keir Starmer is expected to make the announcement himself at 1000 GMT. Mr Huhne will be told of the decision shortly before it is announced.
E-mail evidenceE-mail evidence
Mr Huhne is facing claims that he asked someone to take his penalty points for a speeding offence in 2003, when he was a member of the European Parliament. Mr Huhne is facing claims that he asked someone to take his penalty points for a speeding offence in 2003, thus avoiding a driving ban, when he was a member of the European Parliament.
Mr Huhne says the allegations are "simply incorrect" and has welcomed the investigation - which began in May 2011 - as an opportunity to "draw a line under the matter". Mr Huhne, the MP for Eastleigh in Hampshire, says the allegations are "simply incorrect" and has welcomed the investigation - which began in May 2011 - as an opportunity to "draw a line under the matter".
Essex Police have twice interviewed Mr Huhne and his former wife Vicky Pryce - who divorced in 2011. Essex Police have twice interviewed Mr Huhne and his former wife Vicky Pryce, who will also learn on Friday whether she will face charges. The couple divorced in 2011.
Last week, the Sunday Times dropped its challenge to a court ruling ordering it to hand over emails - said to be between Ms Pryce and its political editor - to police.Last week, the Sunday Times dropped its challenge to a court ruling ordering it to hand over emails - said to be between Ms Pryce and its political editor - to police.
Deputy Prime Minister and Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg told the BBC earlier this month that Mr Huhne had made it "crystal clear" to him that he denied any wrongdoing.Deputy Prime Minister and Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg told the BBC earlier this month that Mr Huhne had made it "crystal clear" to him that he denied any wrongdoing.
No 10 has said Mr Huhne has denied the allegations and the authorities should be allowed to get on with their investigations. No 10 has said Mr Huhne has denied the allegations and expressed confidence in him. Downing Street has also said the authorities should be left to get on with their investigations.
BBC Political Editor Nick Robinson says he understands the prime minister and the deputy prime minister have already concluded Mr Huhne could not continue as a member of the government if he was charged.BBC Political Editor Nick Robinson says he understands the prime minister and the deputy prime minister have already concluded Mr Huhne could not continue as a member of the government if he was charged.
"Of course, if no charges are brought Chris Huhne will continue in his job," Nick Robinson adds."Of course, if no charges are brought Chris Huhne will continue in his job," Nick Robinson adds.
Mr Huhne has twice stood for the Lib Dem leadership and is one of five Lib Dem ministers in the cabinet. The BBC's legal affairs analyst Clive Coleman said it was unusual for the DPP to give advance notice of an announcement about a possible prosecution and to hold a press conference to explain his reasoning.
But he said it would be wrong to read anything from this into the likely outcome.
A former journalist who has also worked in the City, Mr Huhne twice stood for the Lib Dem leadership after entering Parliament in 2005. He is one of five Lib Dem ministers in the coalition cabinet, in charge of issues such as energy market regulation and nuclear policy.
He has clashed with his Conservative partners on several occasions, notably during last year's referendum on the voting system when he attacked the tactics used by the Tory-backed no campaign.