Archive of articles from 2007

Peer collapses during heated debate

Peer collapses during Lords debate

A peer collapsed in the House of Lords last night minutes after delivering a speech on the human fertilisation and embryology bill.

Government 'failing' children's rights

Ed Balls insists 'vast majority' of children are happy

The government is failing to protect children's rights, a damning report has concluded.

Minister to push for new fishing quota

Fishermen claim majority of fish being thrown back

The government will lobby the EU to increase fishing quotas in a bid to reduce the number of healthy fish being thrown back into the school.

Govt puts positive light on asylum figures

Byrne: Tighter border controls reducing asylum applications

The number of failed asylum seekers removed from the country has fallen, the latest figures show.

Ministers 'not to blame' for security breach

Alistair Darling admits 25m records 'lost in the post'

The personal details of up to 25 million people have been lost in the post, the chancellor confirmed today.

Govt bid to replace cars as rite of passage

Govt wants to reduce car use among young people

Young people leaving school or starting their first job will be targeted by the government under efforts to encourage people to switch to public transport.

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