Archive of 15 May 2006
Civil servants 'should be more accountable'
Civil servants should be made accountable for their decisions under a radical programme of reform, a left-leaning think tank argues today.
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Prescott calls for debate over Labour challenge
John Prescott opens debate about how Labour can adapt to "unique challenge" of a third term of government.
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Osborne: BBC must be reined in
The BBC must not be allowed to crowd out independent media companies as it expands its services, George Osborne warned today.
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Questions raised over EU emissions trading
Business and environmental groups have called for changes to the EU emissions trading scheme after new figures show some countries are failing to use it to cut pollution.
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'British values' to be taught in schools
All secondary school pupils could be taught about "core British values" such as freedom, fairness and respect under new plans unveiled today.
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Stormont members take their seats
Members of the Northern Ireland assembly today took their seats for the first time since October 2002 in a new bid to restore devolved power.
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Blair: Justice system still not working
The criminal justice system is still "distant from what most reasonable people want", Tony Blair said today.
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