What explains the current resurgence of atheism? And why is it all coming from the UK?
No-one should be under any misconception. Stop the War remains vital to British democracy.
Ed Davey, Liberal Democrat foreign affairs spokesman, comments on the conflict in Gaza.
We may be in the midst of an economically bleak midwinter, but that didn't stop David Cameron presenting an upbeat new year approach to politics on his first day back.
The political world is gearing up for its new year on a bitterly cold Monday morning. But will the Conservatives convince the public with their range of new policies expected this month?
As the general election approaches, will Gordon Brown be able to sustain his recovery into 2009?
The state of British politics changed more in 2008 than it has done at any time in the past 11 years.
Gordon Brown has had an eventful 2008. Somewhere down the line he has learned to reveal his softer side.
As the nation wrings its hands wondering who to blame for the recession, the Church of England has pointed its finger – at the government.
A government promise two years ago that wild animals in travelling circuses would be banned has failed to materialise, and lions, tigers, elephants, bears and other animals are still allowed to tour the UK.
Israel’s three-hour ceasefire in Gaza today was completely inadequate, says children’s aid organisation Save the Children.
Boris Johnson will be investigated to see if he "potentially corrupted" the investigation into shadow immigration minister Damian Green.
Pressure is mounting on Israel and Hamas to accept a ceasefire plan, proposed by Egypt and France, to put an end to the fighting.
Parliament is in recess for the duration of the festive season but it returns half way through January.