Council pensions 'in peril'

Present arrangements for local authority pensions are not sustainable, the Audit Commission has warned.

Parties on defensive over voting reform

Leading government and opposition figures have come forward to defend their stance on the voting reform bill following Labour's U-turn.

Cable widens immigration divide

Britain's introduction of an immigration cap is the subject of an ongoing debate within the coalition government, Vince Cable has said.

'Humble' UK seeks Indian special relationship

The strongest British trade delegation to India for decades is beginning its three-day visit, as the UK seeks a new "special relationship" with one of the world's largest emerging economies.

Iraq inquiry: Army nearly 'seized up'

The British Army nearly "seized up" in 2006 as it faced a "perfect storm" of challenges, its former head has told the Iraq inquiry.

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Fixed-term Parliaments Bill

The Fixed-term Parliaments Bill introduces a five year fixed term for parliaments and provides for the automatic dissolution of Parliament.

Unemployment

Unemployment is an economic indicator that refers to the number or proportion of people in an economy who are willing and able to work, but are unable to get a job.