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Cameron pledges criminal penalties for bankers
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.
TweetPMQs verdict: Far, far too easy
Much easier than making G8 small talk, anyway
Naked rambler given 11-month prison sentence
Harsh judgement raises eyebrows
European energy policy 'not working'
Royal Dutch Shell boss prefers China 'stability'
Comment & Analysis
The oil chief's new clothes: Behind the grand strategy, energy bosses are just like the rest of us
Don't let the oil men fool you. They operate in a field above and beyond the petty squabbles of nation states. But they have to win contracts and keep governments happy all the same. It is not a game they are winning at right now.
The new Girl Guide Promise is wonderfully British
Even without God and country, the new Girl Guide promise is a masterclass in the good bits of the British personality.
Comment: Humble fashion advice for struggling politicians
David Cameron made the G8 a 'tie-less' summit but publicity hungry politicians should stick with a full suit.
Comment: Struggling fathers shouldn't blame themselves
After Father's Day, many of Britain's Dads will be feeling inadequate. Here's why they shouldn't.
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BFAWU: Why join our union?
Why join the Bakers Food and Allied Workers' Union (BFAWU)? This short animated video looks at the membership benefits.
Why choose City University?
Why City University London? Current students tell you why they think you should choose to study at City University London.
IET Video: HS2: what are the facts?
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)'s transport expert Chris Richards discusses the controversial HS2 project .
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“The welfare charities simply do not have the resources to take in all of these poorly treated horses and pick up the pieces from indiscriminate breeding. We need tougher laws that can give authorities power to address aggressive and cruel fly grazing and make owners accountable for their animals,” - Roly Owers, chief executive of World Horse Welfare
“Pointless signs are expensive, confusing and ruin our local streets. That is why we launched this new award to recognise the good work being done to tackle this problem, and Northamptonshire Highways are well-deserved winners." - Patrick McLoughlin, Secretary of State for Transport
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Assange: I'll stay in embassy even if sex charges are dropped
Julian Assange has vowed to stay in the Ecuadorian embassy even if Swedish authorities stop pursuing him over two allegations of sexual assault.
No God, no country: Girl Guides rewrite their Promise
The Girl Guide Promise has been rewritten to remove mentions of God or country, in a move which is likely to outrage traditionalists.
G8: Cameron gets his Syria plan – but what did he sacrifice?
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.
Simple but ineffective? G8 tax deal skips the details
G8 countries have agreed to seek "increased transparency" from tax-dodging multinational firms, in a stripped-back 'declaration' signed by leaders at Lough Erne.
The porn summit: Internet firms confronted by ministers
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.
Police broke law with 'kettle' surveillance
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.
G8 summits without ties 'get more work done'
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 demands harsher punishment for Stuart Hall
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.
Sniper fire across Whitehall: MoD hostilities continue ahead of spending review
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.
Diplomats face 'UK spying shock' at G8
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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