Archive of articles from 2007

Levy arrest sparks claims of a cover-up

Key Blair aide Lord Levy arrested over perversion of justice

Lord Levy, the prime minister's chief fundraiser and personal envoy to the Middle East, was arrested yesterday on suspicion of perverting the course of justice.

NI elections to go ahead in March

Northern Ireland assembly elections will take place in March

Assembly elections in Northern Ireland will go ahead as planned on March 7th, the British and Irish prime ministers announced last night.

Arrests made in 'major terrorism operation'

Police arrest nine in Birmingham counter-terror raids

Nine people have been arrested on suspicion of terrorism-related activities in Birmingham in what has been described as a "major counter-terrorism operation".

Britain 'must forge better Middle East links'

William Hague says Britain must have better links with Middle East

William Hague will tonight call for British foreign policy to turn towards the Middle East, saying there must be a "concerted national effort" to engage with Muslim states.

Civil servant strike causes widespread disruption

Jobcentres are among those services hit by today's strike

Proceedings in the Welsh assembly have been stopped and government services across the country shut down today as thousands of civil servants strike over pay and job cuts.

Cameron: It's all over for Blair

David Cameron says its time for Tony Blair to quit

It is in the "national interest" for Tony Blair to step down now and allow someone else to take over running the country, David Cameron has declared.

'Postcode lottery' for rape victims

Conviction rates for rape remain low

Rape victims across the country face wildly varying chances of seeing their attacker caught, a new report has revealed.

UK emissions fall but aviation pollution rises

Government welcomes fall in greenhouse gas emissions

The government has insisted it is on track to meet and exceed its Kyoto target, as new figures show greenhouse gas emissions fell between 2004 and 2005.

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