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.
View ArticleUK '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.
View ArticlePM 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.
View ArticleAssad '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.
View ArticleQatada: 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.
View ArticleCameron 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...
View ArticleFrench 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...
View ArticleMoD 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.
View ArticlePM 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.
View ArticleIMF 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...
View ArticleCameron 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,...
View ArticleMP 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.
View ArticleWomen 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.
View ArticleArab 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...
View ArticlePrescott wants police and crime commissioner job
John Prescott has become the highest-profile politician to seek election as a police and crime commissioner.
View ArticleDevon 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...
View ArticleCost 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...
View ArticleMinisters 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...
View ArticleMiliband 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.
View ArticleMiliband: '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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