Peter Bone: Boundary changes debacle is Cameron's fault
David Cameron bears ultimate responsibility for the Conservatives' defeat on boundary changes earlier this week, Peter Bone said today.
View ArticleMPs press accountants on tax avoidance
LONDON (Reuters) - MPs grilled senior tax officials from leading accounting firms on Thursday over their role in helping big companies avoid tax, and said they could be banned from government contracts...
View ArticleDavid Cameron Makes Surprise Trip To Libya
David Cameron has made a surprise visit to Libya where he promised to help bolster the police and the army.
View ArticleCameron pledge over Libyan security
David Cameron has promised more help to improve the capacity of the police and army in Libya as he made an unannounced visit to the country.
View ArticleCameron says Britain will train Libyan security forces
TRIPOLI (Reuters) - British Prime Minister David Cameron used a surprise visit to Tripoli on Thursday to pledge Britain's help in training Libya's security forces, part of broader European efforts to...
View ArticlePolice must no longer investigate themselves: Judgement day for the IPCC
The body tasked with investigating complaints against the police is unable to do its job and has perilously little public trust, an influential committee of MPs said today.
View ArticleAngie Bray: David Cameron can't leave Leveson hanging
Culture Committee member Angie Bray writes for PoliticsHome urging action on the Leveson proposals, but warning against any state regulation of the press.
View ArticleMinisters 'too slow' over flooding
The Government has been too slow in bringing in measures that will protect homes and businesses from the "shattering" impact of flooding, MPs have warned.
View ArticleFlooding: Government 'Too Slow To Act'
The Government has been too slow bringing in measures that will protect homes and businesses from the "shattering" impact of flooding, say MPs.
View ArticleArgentina refuses British talks because Falkland islanders are present
A high-level meeting between Britain and Argentina's foreign ministers has been cancelled because Buenos Aires learned Falkland Islanders would also be invited.
View ArticleUS puts pressure on Cameron as he counts cost of referendum
David Cameron is being subject to fresh pressure from the US over his promise of a referendum on EU membership, ahead of a visit by deputy president Joe Biden next week.
View ArticleCameron 'fooled his own party' on coalition agreement
David Cameron "fooled" the Conservative party over the precise nature of the boundary changes agreement, a Liberal Democrat peer has claimed.
View ArticleCameron focus on extreme poverty
David Cameron has called for the next wave of international development targets to focus on extreme poverty.
View ArticleMexico blast kills at least 33, flagging Pemex safety woes
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Rescue workers pulled out more bodies from debris at the headquarters of Mexican state oil giant Pemex on Friday after a powerful explosion killed at least 33 people and threw a...
View ArticleModelo deal parties working on DOJ concerns - source
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON- (Reuters) - Anheuser-Busch InBev SA , Grupo Modelo and Constellation Brands Inc are discussing ways to address U.S. regulators' antitrust concerns over their mega-merger and expect...
View ArticleOne dead, dozens hurt as police clash with Egypt protesters
CAIRO/PORT SAID, Egypt (Reuters) - At least one protester was shot dead and dozens wounded on Friday when riot police clashed with demonstrators demanding the overthrow of Egyptian President Mohamed...
View ArticleGovernment drags heels on flood protection - MPs
LONDON (Reuters) - The government came under fire on Friday from a committee of members of Parliament for dragging its heels on flood protection, after 2012 went down as the second wettest year since...
View ArticleYou get what you pay for: Slump in wages triggers slump in productivity
Workers in the UK are producing 2.6% less output per hour than they were at the start of 2008, according to new research.
View ArticlePM faces marriage tax breaks revolt
David Cameron faces a fresh backlash from Tory backbenchers after it emerged that marriage tax breaks will not be included in next month's Budget.
View ArticlePM to meet presidents for talks
David Cameron will meet the presidents of Afghanistan and Pakistan this weekend as part of efforts to prevent a Taliban resurgence when British troops leave.
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