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Miliband attacks coalition's 'haphazard' bonuses attitude

Ed Miliband is launching a fresh offensive against George Osborne, following the chancellor's defence of big bonuses for City bosses.

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UK 'will defend Falklands properly'

Argentina should be in no doubt that Britain will "defend the Falkland Islands properly" against any threat to its inhabitants' right to self-determination, Prime Minister David Cameron has said.

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PM talks to king about preacher

David Cameron and King Abdullah of Jordan have agreed on the "importance of finding an effective resolution" to the Abu Qatada case, Downing Street said.

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Assad 'hell-bent' on killing citizens: Cameron

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime appears intent on killing its own citizens, British Prime Minister David Cameron said in Stockholm on Thursday, calling for a regime change.

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Qatada: Cameron Speaks To King Of Jordan

Downing Street has confirmed that David Cameron has now spoken to King Abdullah of Jordan regarding the release of radical Muslim preacher Abu Qatada.

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Cameron hits back at Argentina over Falklands

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Prime Minister David Cameron hit back at Argentina on Thursday over its plans to protest to the United Nations against British "militarisation" of the Falklands, saying islanders...

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French ex-minister in illegal funding probe

PARIS (Reuters) - Former French budget minister Eric Woerth was placed under formal investigation for illicit party financing on Thursday, reigniting a scandal that could weaken President Nicolas...

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MoD budget claims 'over-optimistic'

Claims the Ministry of Defence has finally got to grips with its equipment budget after years of cost overruns and delays may be "over-optimistic", MPs have warned.

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PM support for NHS change 'drifted'

David Cameron and other senior ministers have been criticised for backing away from public sector reforms amid heavy political pressure.

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IMF must help avoid Greek "explosion" - Italy's Monti

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Greece's debt crisis on Thursday dominated the first day of Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti's visit to the United States, as he urged the International Monetary Fund to be...

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Cameron hits back at Argentina over Falklands

STOCKHOLM/BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Prime Minister David Cameron hit back at Argentina on Thursday over its plans to protest to the United Nations against British "militarization" of the Falklands,...

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MP Accused Of Texting During Auschwitz Talk

An MP who attended a Nazi-themed stag night has been criticised for allegedly "texting and dozing" at a lecture on the Holocaust during a visit to Auschwitz.

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Women Could Get Tax Breaks For Cleaners

Prime Minister David Cameron has been criticised by Labour for suggesting he might look at a scheme offering tax breaks to working women who employ domestic staff.

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Arab League 'holds key to Syria'

British diplomats should concentrate their efforts on the Arab League to advance international pressure on Bashar al-Assad's regime, the chair of the Commons' foreign affairs committee has told...

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Prescott wants police and crime commissioner job

John Prescott has become the highest-profile politician to seek election as a police and crime commissioner.

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Devon council prayers 'unlawful'

By Oliver HothamBideford town council acted illegally by conducting prayers before meetings, the high court has ruled.The National Secular Society (NSS), which brought the case, argued the practice...

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Cost of defence projects underestimated

By Oliver HothamThe cost of Britain's 15 largest defence projects increased by almost £500 million last year.A report from the Commons' committee of public accounts.stated that, while improvements had...

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Ministers reject claims of "concern" with NHS bill

By Oliver HothamMinisters have dismissed claims of wavering Cabinet support about the government’s controversial health and social care bill.The ConservativeHome website had reported that three unnamed...

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Miliband plans tax on bank bonuses

Getting young people into work using a tax on bankers' bonuses is a major priority for Labour, leader Ed Miliband has said at the launch of the party's local election campaign.

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Miliband: 'Kill The Government's Health Bill'

Ed Miliband has written to the House of Lords urging them to "kill the Government's health bill" as pressure grows on the coalition to abandon the reforms.

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