Archive of articles from 2010

High court rules immigration cap illegal

Theresa May tried to `side-step` parliament, the judges found

Theresa May's attempt to cap the number of immigrants coming to the UK has been judged unlawful by the High Court.

Assange breathes free air but rumours of US legal bid persist

Julian Assange, founder of Wikileaks

Julian Assange enjoyed his first night's sleep outside of a jail cell last night, as rumours of US indictment reached fever pitch.

Battle-hardened Clegg takes on the banks

The DPM is keen to pdemonstrate Lib Dem influence in government

Nick Clegg has launched a broadside at the banks as he tries to secure political gains in the wake of student protests.

Cameron forges alliance to push for austerity in EU budget

Today's agreement on the bailout fund comes as financial markets circle over the economies of Spain and Portugal

The prime minister has claimed support from France and Germany for a more restrained EU budget for the next six-year tranche of funding.

Griffin escapes contempt verdict

The ruling brings the legal saga between Griffin and the EHRC to a close

BNP leader Nick Griffin was today found not guilty of contempt of court.

'Voodoo' pet remedies face clampdown

Homeopathic 'alternative' treatments are being targeted by the government

Homeopathic remedies to your pets' ailments are set to be heavily targeted under government plans.

NHS needs to improve efficiency by 6% per year

Hospital efficiency has fallen by 1.4% per year since 2000 despite massive funding increases, say the NAO

The NHS will need to rapidly improve its management if it is to make the £20 billion annual efficiency savings demanded by government.

Fox Sri Lanka trip cancelled amid rumours of row with Hague

Rumours abound over why the trip was postponed

The defence secretary has cancelled a trip to Sri Lanka amid questions over its human rights record while battling Tamil groups last year.

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