Archive of articles from 2010

Osborne tries to brighten the message

Osborne: Painting a cheerier picture

The chancellor made a determined bid to brighten up the government's economic message today, with a promise that government could remain progressive despite spending cuts.

Poll shows coalition riding high after 100 days

Happy days? Coalition popularity remains high

The coalition government remains popular with voters after 100 days, a new YouGov poll suggests.

'No good at party politics': Ukip leader steps down

Lord Pearson: I am not much good at party politics

Lord Pearson has stepped down as Ukip leader, admitting he is not "cut out" for party politics.

Top doctor joins calls for drug decriminalisation

The number of senior figures calling for drug legalisation is increasing

The president of the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has came out in support of reform of Britain's drug laws.

Inflation rate slows slightly

The price of food and drink is still going up, leaving those on pay freezes concerned about their standard of living.

Inflation has dropped 0.1% to 3.1% in July but it remains above target.

Abbott not afraid of war

Abbott: Afghan war 'counter-producitve'

Diane Abbott has said she would be prepared to send British troops to war as prime minister - if it was legal.

Unite calls off airport strike

Flights will cotninue as usual from the aiports in question

Unite has called off the threat of strikes at six of Britain's airports following negotiations between the union, BAA and mediator Acas.

Red tape 'purged' to help voluntary sector

Deregulation taskforce set up to help third sector

Charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups can look forward to less paperwork following the government's appointment of a red tape-cutting taskforce.

Wheel-clampers face private land ban

Wheel-clamping to be banned on private land

The government is to outlaw wheel-clamping on private land in England and Wales.

Cuts warning for social mobility progress

Only one direction for social mobility, TUC warns

Cutting public services and benefits will make Britain's terrible record on social mobility even worse, the TUC has warned.

Govt-funded internships 'could save state money'

Government could fund internships for young people - Demos

The government could save money by paying employers to take on disadvantaged young people as interns, a thinktank has claimed.

Megrahi 'could live for years'

Megrahi could live 'for years'

Freed Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Al-Megrahi could live for years, a cancer specialist has warned.

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