Cardinals hold last discussions before Vatican lockdown
By Crispian Balmer VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Cardinals held final discussions on the troubled state of the Roman Catholic Church on Monday, the day before they seclude themselves from the world to elect...
View ArticleCyber security is growing challenge to U.S.-china ties - White House
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Cyber security has become a growing challenge to the economic relationship between China and the United States, and Beijing needs to recognize the scope of the problem, White House...
View ArticleMeg Munn MP: Getting women into Science, Engineering, and Technology.
On International Women's Day Meg Munn explains that the UK lags behind other European countries on getting women into Science, Engineering and Technology. She calls on politicians, business leaders and...
View ArticleTom Greatrex MP: Shale gas should be treated with caution
Shadow Energy minister Tom Greatrex says the Government has "got its priorities all wrong" when it comes to potential shale gas exploration.
View ArticleBritish slavery 'alive and well'
Britain needs a new 'modern slavery act' to stop hundreds of people in the UK falling victim to trafficking each year, according to the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ).
View ArticleApprenticeships: Cameron's Pledge On Training
David Cameron has pledged to make it the "new norm" for school leavers to take an apprenticeship or go to university.
View ArticleThe final act: Chris Huhne and Vicky Pryce sentenced to eight months
Chris Huhne was sentenced to eight months in prison today, in a judgement which caps off the spectacular collapse of a promising political career.
View ArticleLiam Fox ups pressure on Cameron over budget
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain should freeze spending and cut taxes, a senior MP in Prime Minister David Cameron's party said on Monday, deepening divides within the coalition government just days before a...
View ArticleGordon Marsden MP: Use Government contracts to transform apprenticeship numbers
Shadow Business minister Gordon Marsden calls on the Government to use procurement to increase apprenticeship opportunities.
View ArticleNot taking the bait: Lib Dems refuse to vote with Labour on mansion tax
Liberal Democrats will hold back from supporting a Labour motion for a mansion tax today, as they stand against a policy they have promoted for several years.
View ArticleMansion Tax Vote: Coalition Dodges Split
MPs will vote later on plans for a mansion tax but an embarrassing coalition row has been averted after the Lib Dems vowed not to side with Labour.
View ArticleFrom the M11 to jail: Huhne's long road ends behind bars
Chris Huhne and Vicky Pryce are spending their first full day behind bars today, a decade after perverting the course of justice.
View ArticleSecret courts: Another Lib Dem resignation
The Liberal Democrats suffered another high profile resignation over secret courts today, as prominent human rights lawyer Philippe Sands quit the party.
View ArticleUK's Cameron tells Argentina to respect Falklands vote
British Prime Minister David Cameron on Tuesday urged Argentina to respect the wishes of the Falkland Islanders after they voted overwhelmingly in a referendum to remain a British territory.
View ArticleConservatives must show the vision and direction Europe needs
Richard Ashworth, leader of Conservative MEPs, believes the battle lines are shifting in the debate over the EU budget.
View ArticleFalkland Islanders Vote To Remain British
David Cameron has demanded that Argentina respect the result of a referendum in the Falklands which saw an overwhelming majority back staying under British rule.
View ArticleBritain tells Argentina to respect Falklands vote
British Prime Minister David Cameron on Tuesday urged Argentina to respect the wishes of the Falkland Islanders after they voted overwhelmingly in a referendum to remain a British territory.
View ArticleBritain could sidestep EU ban on arming Syria rebels: PM
Britain would consider ignoring a European Union arms ban and supplying weapons to Syrian rebels if it would help topple President Bashar al-Assad, Prime Minister David Cameron said Tuesday.
View ArticlePM warns Tories on Twitter chatter
David Cameron and key strategist Lynton Crosby have issued a plea for unity to Tory MPs, warning they need to be careful what they post on Twitter.
View ArticleBritain pledges to defend distant cousins on Falkland Islands
By Shadia Nasralla and Maria Golovnina LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister David Cameron warned Argentina on Tuesday that Britain would always be ready to defend citizens in the remote Falkland Islands...
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