Archive of articles from 2009

Economic downturn deepens at alarming pace

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The economic downturn is now "frighteningly" bad, according to respected new findings published today.

Massive British support for Gaza ceasefire

The conflict is now in its third week

A Save the Children campaign to have Britons text their support for a Gaza ceasefire has provoked a massive response.

Zimbabweans protest outside Downing Street

Millions of Zimbabweans fled the country to escape the Mugabe regime

A demonstration by Zimbabweans looking for the right to work in the UK has taken place outside Downing Street.

Cameron wants to get rid of 60 MPs

Parliament would lose 60 Mps under the plans

The Tories will scrap 60 MPs from parliament if they get into power, David Cameron has confirmed.

New year brings bad poll news for Labour

Voters losing interest in Gordon Brown?

Another poll has confirmed the end of the 'Brown bounce', with the Conservatives recording a six-point swing against Labour.

Tories: Labour stole our loan scheme

Mr Osborne said Labour were implementing a Conservative proposal

Labour has stolen the Conservative's loan guarantee scheme despite repeatedly ridiculing it, shadow chancellor George Osborne has claimed.

Social mobility white paper focuses on the early years

The white paper is expected to focus on education

The government has publish a white paper on social mobility, with a strong focus on funding early-years education.

MPs: Health management is depressing

NHS: Still not up to the job?

Planning skills and management quality within primary care trusts (PCTs) are "depressing," a committee of MPs has said.

Third runway opponents buy up Heathrow land

Environmentalists oppose third runway at Heathrow

Land earmarked for the proposed construction of a third runway at Heathrow Airport has been purchased by a Greenpeace-led coalition of climate change protestors.

Racial row reaches Prince Charles

Racial row reaches Prince Charles

The row over Prince Harry's racial comments about an army colleague has reached Prince Charles.

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