Coalition's nuclear sub row resurfaces
The coalition split over the future of Britain's nuclear deterrent has been reopened by a new £1 billion Ministry of Defence (MoD) commitment to powering the UK's nuclear submarines.
View ArticleWorld leaders ponder euro options
David Cameron will join world leaders meeting in Mexico to push for a long-term solution to Europe's economic turmoil after a "very bad crisis" was avoided when Greeks rejected anti-bailout proposals...
View ArticleLabour vows to fight police cuts
Labour leader Ed Miliband has launched his party's campaign for Police and Crime Commissioner elections by pledging to fight against plans to slash the number of officers on the streets.
View ArticleLabour slams Tory MP over Pinochet row
A Tory MP has been severely criticised for praising Chilean dictator General Pinochet, who killed and tortured tens of thousands of people while in power.
View ArticleCameron warns over eurozone crisis
The crisis in the eurozone may rumble on "for some time", despite election results in Greece which look set to allow the country to remain in the single currency, David Cameron has warned.
View ArticlePM to launch childcare commission
Prime Minister David Cameron is to launch a commission on childcare which will look into how to bring down the cost to parents and increase the supply of places.
View ArticleBritain ready to welcome tax-avoiding French: Cameron
Prime Minister David Cameron cheekily declared that Britain would open its door wide to France's rich if they flee abroad from steep tax hikes proposed by the new French government.
View ArticleSyria crisis escalates as UK prevents Russia sending missiles
The UK dramatically intervened to prevent a Russian ship from delivering missiles and helicopters to Syria last night, according to reports.
View ArticleTory treasurer faces resignation calls over Lords access scandal
The Conservative party's treasurer is facing resignation calls after sponsoring a House of Lords dinner for paying American Express customers.
View ArticleScottish independence prospect dwindles as polls slam Salmond
The number of people prepared to support Scottish independence is falling substantially, new polling suggests.
View ArticleRare sunlight for coalition as inflation rates fall
There was good news for the government today as inflation rates in the UK dropped to their lowest level for two and a half years.
View ArticleMPs round on drug expert who calls for decriminalisation
Professor David Nutt endured a bruising encounter with MPs on the home affairs committee today, as he made the case for the decriminalisation of drug use.
View ArticleCampbell's Malcolm Tucker admiration worries Thick Of It creator
Satirist Armando Iannucci has hit back at Alastair Campbell after the pair's Twitter spat over the weekend.
View ArticleThe coming storm: Unemployment set to rise again experts warn
The recent drop in unemployment is likely to be reversed by upcoming figures, according to experts.
View ArticleMinister in hot water for talking down England team prospects
A Foreign Office minister found himself in trouble today after he insisted England was unlikely to reach the finals of the Euro cup.
View ArticleBeyond satire? Louise Mensch launches her own Twitter
Louise Mensch was lampooned online today after launching a rival to Twitter named Menshn.
View ArticleCameron "red carpet" jibe at G20 summit irks French
LOS CABOS, Mexico (Reuters) - British Prime Minister David Cameron triggered a war of words with France at the G20 summit in Mexico by vowing to "roll out the red carpet" for French firms if new...
View ArticleCameron confronts Argentine leader
Prime Minister David Cameron has confronted Argentina's president over the Falklands, as the two met on the margins of the G20 summit in Mexico.
View ArticleJudges told to act on human rights
MPs have told the country's most senior judges: do not let human rights laws get in the way of deporting foreign criminals.
View ArticleCameron congratulates England team
David Cameron has sent a message of congratulations to England's football team following the victory over Ukraine which sent them through to the knock-out stages of the Euro 2012 tournament.
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