Archive of articles from 2010

Unions prepare for fight back

Brenden Barber, general secretary of the TUC

Britain's trade unions are meeting in Manchester for one of the most important conferences in the TUC's history.

Poll: Ed Miliband edging into lead

The race between the Milibands is tight

Ed Miliband is set to secure the Labour leadership by a tiny margin once second preference votes are counted, a survey suggests.

Protestors and organisers prepare for Pope's arrival

Pope Benedict XVI

A small industry of protestors and event organisers are making last-minute preparations ahead of the Pope's arrival on Thursday.

Lord Bingham, champion of human rights, dies

Lord Bingham was a staunch dwfender of the Human Rghts Act

One of Britain's most dedicated and effective defenders of human rights has died, prompting tributes from allies and friends.

Carrier projects under threat

Carrier projects under threat

Contracts for two aircraft carriers worth around £1.25 billion may fall by the wayside if they are scrapped.

Murdoch company 'set to sponsor academy'

Welcome to school Murdoch?

Rupert Murdoch's News International may sponsor a city academy, according to media reports.

Lib Dems to look at 'land value' tax

The plans will be debated at the Lib Dem conference later this month

The Liberal Democrat conference will hear a motion for research into 'land value' tax when it meets in Liverpool later this month.

Govt denies £2.5 benefit cut

Danny Alexander looks on as David Cameron gives a speech

The government has denied it has plans to cut £2.5 billion from the benefits bill.

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