Archive of articles from 2004

Holyrood cost report due

Politics.co.uk

The results of the investigation into the rising cost of the Scottish Parliament building are set to be unveiled today.

Unemployment down

Fall in unemployment

New figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) show that the UK's unemployment rate is down and the general labour market is stable.

Poor suffering from private service provision, claims charity

Poor paying more for basic services

A leading consumer charity has warned that the drive to involve the private sector in public service provision is harming the interests of the poor.

"No single villain" in Scottish Parliament overruns, concludes Lord Fraser

£200 million costs should have been anticipated

Lord Fraser's report into the cost overruns in the building of the Scottish Parliament has concluded that there is "no single villain of the piece".

Howard and Blair clash on Labour's record

Politics.co.uk

At Prime Minister's Question Time this lunchtime, the two main leaders clashed on Labour's record in power.

National tests for seven-year-olds downgraded

Politics.co.uk

Schools Minister Stephen Twigg has confirmed today that the national testing element for seven-year-olds (Key Stage One) will be downgraded.

Riot police confront pro-hunt demonstrators

Hunting protest turns violent

Police in riot gear have been called to keep the peace, as a pro-hunting demonstration in central London turned violent.

Grave breach of Commons security

Major breach of Commons security

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons, Sylvia Heal, has announced that there will be an investigation into Commons security following a breach during the hunting debate.

Lib Dems reveal conference agenda

Politics.co.uk

The Liberal Democrats have revealed their agenda for the upcoming party conference.

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