Archive of articles from 2010

Lib Dems squirm over VAT opposition

George Osborne's emergency Budget raises VAT to 20%

Liberal Democrat opposition to an increase in value added tax was political point-scoring, business secretary Vince Cable has claimed.

IDS to shift 'immobile' long-term unemployed

The coalition government will make it easier for Britain's long-term unemployed to relocate to find work, Iain Duncan Smith has said.

Beer unites Cameron and Obama

The 'special relationship' has been boosted by alcohol as David Cameron and Barack Obama exchanged bottles of beer, resolving a World Cup bet.

Polls show collapsing Lib Dem support

Two polls released today showed the Liberal Democrats slipping back to just 16%, seven points worse than their general election result.

UK courts India and China

David Cameron used close historic ties with India and the lure of prosperous future trade with China as he advanced the coalition's agenda to rebalance Britain's diplomatic stance towards Asia.

Widdecombe linked to Vatican role

How would Pope Benedict XVI cope with Ann Widdecombe?

Former shadow home secretary Ann Widdecombe could be appointed Britain's ambassador to the Vatican, according to a report.

Temporary immigration cap expected

A temporary limit on the number of migrant workers from outside the EU allowed into Britain is expected to be announced tomorrow.

UK unmoving on Falklands

Port Stanley, capital of the Falkland Islands

David Cameron was set to defy Argentina's demands for the renewal of talks over the fate of the Falkland Islands as talks on the fringe of the G8 and G20 summits in Canada continued.

Summer holidays relief as union postpones strike ballot

The Unite union has postponed its planned ballot of cabin crew staff as members are given the chance to consider an offer by British Airways.

US advice clashes with Britain's Budget

US treasury secretary Tim Geithner's advice to Europe and Japan to keep spending appeared to signal disapproval of Britain's emergency Budget cuts, as violence erupted at the G20 summit in Canada.

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