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Coalition Cabinet begins new era

William Hague, George Osborne and Nick Clegg in the Cabinet room

David Cameron and Nick Clegg's new Cabinet has met for the first time, as the Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition prepares to implement its agenda for government.

Police overtime costs 'rocketed under Labour'

Police overtime costs have rocketed upwards

The cost of police officers working overtime nearly doubled under New Labour, a report has found.

Straw won't run in Labour leadership race

Former justice secretary Jack Straw has ruled himself out of running for the Labour party's leadership.

Lansley: NHS savings will be reinvested

Andrew Lansley faces tough calls in the Department of Health

New health secretary Andrew Lansley has said NHS spending will continue to rise in real terms - but that efficiency savings will still be required.

Labour scorn at Lib Dem-Tory tie-up

Labour both down and out, but as pugnacious as ever

Ed Balls and Andrew Adonis are among the senior Labour figures who have begun questioning the cohesiveness of the new coalition government.

Ministerial pay cut by 5%

Not a big help in the public purse - but politically potent

The coalition government's first Cabinet meeting has agreed to implement a five per cent pay cut for all ministers.

Respect party 'over'

The chairman and main financial backer of Respect has said the party "is over."

Huhne: New nuclear a possibility

New nukes? Power stations could be built to replace Calder Hall and other nuclear generators

Energy secretary Chris Huhne has said new nuclear power stations could be built under the coalition government.

Economists say VAT will rise

Leading economists say VAT will have to rise

The new government will have to increase VAT, leading economists have said.

Cameron to civil servants: Get to work

Cameron addressed civil servants inside BIS

David Cameron has fired up the civil servants in a speech at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (Bis) by telling them to "get down to work".

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