Confidence in coalition collapses after Lords reform
Just 16% of voters think the Conservatives and Liberal Democrat will remain in government together until 2015, according to a poll out today.
View ArticleCoalition to unveil building package - FT
LONDON (Reuters) - Coalition is preparing to unveil a new stimulus package next month in a drive to encourage house building in its ailing construction sector, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday....
View ArticleIndependents protest at 'on the cheap' police commissioner elections
Ministers are refusing to back down over accusations that they are holding this autumn's police and crime commissioner elections 'on the cheap'.
View Article6.2% rail fare hike possible in 2013
Next year's railway fares could be increased by a further six per cent in England, following today's higher than expected inflation figures.
View ArticleBrown: Chris Hoy shows why Scotland can’t be independent
Gordon Brown used the inspiring success of Team GB to make the case against Scottish independence today.
View ArticleSpain sunshine break for Camerons
David and Samantha Cameron have been seen relaxing outside a Spanish cafe on the first full day of their summer holiday.
View ArticleLib Dems unite with Labour to attack rail hike
Liberal Democrats and Labour teamed up to attack George Osborne today, after a new set of above-inflation rail hikes sparked despair in commuters.
View ArticleDavid And Samantha Cameron Holiday In Majorca
David Cameron and his wife Samantha have been pictured relaxing at a Spanish cafe as they enjoy a holiday after the Olympics.
View ArticleUK's first disability minister dies days before Paralympics
Britain's first disability minister has died days before the opening of the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
View ArticleSpeaker Bercow Says His Critics Are Bitter
The Speaker of the House of Commons has hit out at rivals who tried to prevent him getting the job in 2009, saying they are still "sulking".
View ArticleMulti-option vote 'has defects'
A multi-option referendum on Scottish independence, further devolution or the status quo would have "fatal defects", a committee of MPs has found.
View ArticlePlain cigarette packs move closer to reality after pivotal court case
Andrew Lansley became significantly more likely to introduce plain cigarette packs today, following a landmark ruling in an Australian court.
View ArticlePlaying fields rule change anger after Olympics
The coalition's decision to abandon rules ensuring outdoor space per school pupil is coming under fire from campaigners.
View ArticleLib Dems dig in against Heathrow third runway
Liberal Democrats are poised to register their opposition to new runways at London's airports next month, underlining coalition divisions on the issue.
View ArticleFall in unemployment will be 'short lived'
The boost to today's employment figures is distorted by the Olympics and jobseekers forced into part-time work, according to critics.
View Article'Radicalisation' warning over Syria
Young British Muslims are in danger of being radicalised by the conflict in Syria, an MP has warned.
View ArticleThe Assange standoff
The drama over the fate of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange looked set to reach a crescendo today, as police and supporters gathered at the Ecuadorian embassy ahead of a decision on his asylum bid.
View ArticleForeign Office expected to change Lebanon travel advice
The Foreign Office may be about to change travel advice for Brits in Lebanon, after the Syria conflict threatened to spill over into the neighbouring state.
View ArticleStill too easy? A-grade students fall for first time in 20 years
The number of students reaching the A and A* grades at A-level has dropped for the first time in 20 years.
View ArticleCameron's former media chief in court over hacking
Andy Coulson, the former media chief of British Prime Minister David Cameron, appeared in court on Thursday charged with phone hacking while he was editor of Rupert Murdoch's News of the World tabloid.
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