Archive of articles from 2010

Labour and Tories go to war on alcohol

The price of a pint: Neither party supports minimum pricing for alcohol, as is currently being debated in Scotland

Cut-price drinks nights and 'irresponsible promotions' were in the firing line of both the main parties today.

Westminster reacts to Cadbury's takeover

Cadbury was valued at £11.5 billion

There were varied reactions from Westminster to today's sale of Cadbury's takeover by American firm Kraft, with the prime minister saying he was "determined" the same level of investment was retained in the UK.

Crucifix employee goes to court

Nadia Eweida was suspended after she refused to take off her cross.

The woman banned from wearing a small crucifix while working for British Airways takes her case to the court of appeal today.

1 in 8 child prescriptions contain errors

One in eight prescriptions contained errors, the researchers found

One in eight prescriptions given to children contain errors, a startling new report has found.

Govt waste strategy rubbished

Defra waste strategy a disappointment, MPs say

Govt waste strategy rubbished

Army chief embraces historic shift to new kind of war

David Richards opposed to more "exotic" capabilities

The completion of Britain's two new aircraft carriers and even the continued reliance on Trident were placed in doubt last night as the head of the Army embraced a historic shift in the country's defence priorities.

Osborne faces expenses judgement

Osborne insists he did not profit from the arrangement

George Osborne will learn if he is to be penalised over his expenses claims later.

Brown puts Britain at the heart of Europe

Brown: We thrive at the heart of Europe.

Gordon Brown has put Britain at the heart of Europe, following a meeting in Downing Street with the new EU president.

Tory councillor suspended over planning dispute

A planning issue appears to be at the centre of the dispute

A Tory councillor has been suspended for six months for bringing his office into disrepute.

Hoon opposed army overstretch

Hoon was reluctant to shift UK troops in Iraq to Afghanistan

Increasing pressures on Britain's armed forces led Geoff Hoon to oppose major reinforcements in Afghanistan before UK troops left Iraq.

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