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Government slammed over data breach

The government has been sending out highly sensitive data in packages with the passwords necessary to access it, it has been revealed today.

The admission comes from an internal email at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) by one of the department's security advisers which was leaked to internet blog Dizzy Thinks.

The email... Full Story

Denham frustrated by 'blurred' Labour vision
Cabinet minister John Denham has spoken out against Labour's lack of "vision" following last week's humiliating local election results. Full Story
Govt pledges 'locally driven' NHS changes
Changes to the NHS will be appropriate to each community, health minister Lord Darzi has pledged. Full Story

New poll gives Tories 26-point lead
Support for Labour has slumped to just 23 per cent, suggesting last week's local elections were not a low point for Gordon Brown's party. Full Story
Tories seek progressive laurels
Conservative leader David Cameron has claimed his party is best-placed to deliver a progressive agenda for Britain. Full Story

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London election 2008 results
Boris Johnson has won the race to be London's next mayor.More...
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National Childcare Week 2008
Daycare Trust’s National childcare week, now in its 11th year, aims to promote the importance of investing in childcare, out-of-school activities and early years' provision for children to strengthen and contribute to children’s play and learning.

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Marie Stopes International reaffirms support for 24-week abortion limit
Contrary to assertions on Nadine Dorries’ campaign website Marie Stopes International (MSI) does NOT favour a reduction of the abortion time limit. more...

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Election 2008 special Results of the local election are continuing to arrive, with the Conservatives the big winners across England and Wales.more	The week in Westminster Gordon Brown's 10p income tax U-turn has been dominating proceedings in Westminster. Full Story
PMQs: More spinned against? The first PMQs after disastrous local elections was always going to be tough for Gordon Brown. Full Story	Analysis: Where did it all go wrong? Local election setbacks have been a long time coming for Gordon Brown. Full Story

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