Archive of articles from 2011

Cabinet confronts coalition's EU divisions

Nick Clegg and David Cameron bid to get over their EU differences

Warring Conservative and Liberal Democrat ministers are seeking to patch over their differences as the row over David Cameron's European Union veto continues.

Commons could 'fire' misbehaving MPs

Passing judgement? MPs could authorise by-elections under coalition proposals

MPs are to be given the power to effectively fire misbehaving colleagues under coalition plans out today.

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Saving the high street: Portas unveils defence plan

Death of the high street: Can Portas save the shops?

The official report into saving the British high street is published today, with plans to rescue town centres from trade slumps and out-of-town developments.

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'Geographic variables of integrity': Action urged over police corruption

Police watchdog report tackles corruption grey areas

Police forces across England and Wales must do more to strengthen themselves against corruption, the police watchdog has said.

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Support for Ukip falls following Cameron's EU veto

Ukip could suffer from a more proudly eurosceptic Tory party

The United Kingdom Independence party (Ukip) has lost support following David Cameron's decision to shoot down a European fiscal consolidation plan, according to polls.

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