Archive of articles from 2007

Lord Falconer doubts 28-day extension

Falconer: Only 'major incident' justifies extension

The former lord chancellor has doubted the government's plans to extend the length of time terror suspects can be held without charge.

Cable sceptical of cash injection

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The Liberal Democrats have warned a cash injection by five central banks will not ease the global credit crunch.

Social mobility as bad as 1970s

Hughes insists reforms will show progress

Social mobility in the UK has not improved since the 1970s, despite ten years of a Labour government, a report by the Sutton Trust finds today.

First fully-selective academy to promote performing arts

Birmingham to get own version of BRIT school

England is to get its first fully selective academy, catering for performing arts students.

Darling delays capital gains tax reform

Delay to reveal capital gains proposals in new year

The chancellor has been accused of creating uncertainty after he refused to confirm a U-turn on a proposed flat-rate of capital gains tax (CGT).

Brown promises 'personalised' public services

Brown quizzed by liaison committee

Gordon Brown today said public sector reforms must go "wider and deeper" to provide a more personalised service.

Smith reveals over 6,600 security agents working illegally

Smith: 'double lock' now in place on immigration

The home secretary today confirmed more than 6,600 illegal immigrants had been cleared to take up security jobs in the UK - more than the 5,000 first reported.

Brown stresses Britishness over 'English question'

Brown wants statement of British values

Gordon Brown today denied suggestions an "English question" hangs over his premiership.

"No basis" for detention limits

Detention without trial is becoming a major headache for the government

MPs have rejected the government's case for an extension of the period terror suspects can be held without charge.

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