David Cameron appeared to back down in the face of calls for criminal penalties for bankers today, when he pledged to bring forward recommendations made by a parliamentary commission.
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Julian Assange has vowed to stay in the Ecuadorian embassy even if Swedish authorities stop pursuing him over two allegations of sexual assault.
The Girl Guide Promise has been rewritten to remove mentions of God or country, in a move which is likely to outrage traditionalists.
David Cameron claimed to have secured a substantial achievement on Syria today, after he emerged from the G8 summit with a seven-point plan agreed by all the leaders present.
G8 countries have agreed to seek "increased transparency" from tax-dodging multinational firms, in a stripped-back 'declaration' signed by leaders at Lough Erne.
Internet firms have endured faced a tough meeting with ministers in the Commons, as the government lays down the law on child abuse and access to pornography.
Officers have been slapped down for filming a woman at a trade union demonstration, in a court ruling which will have ramifications on the police response to protests.
George Osborne has revealed the thinking behind the relaxed dress code at the G8 summit, saying an informal atmosphere is more conducive to getting work done.
Labour wrote to the attorney general today demanding a more severe punishment for former BBC presenter Stuart Hall, who was given a sentence of just 15 months despite being found guilty of sexually abusing 13 girls.
Philip Hammond continued his war of words with the Treasury in defence questions this afternoon, as the weekend's row over the Army's ceremonial horses rumbled on.
British politicians are reacting to reports that the UK spied on foreign diplomats during the 2009 G20 conference with a mixture of shock and disdain.
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