Archive of articles from 2011

Apologies for phone-hacking: News International gives up the fight

News International has backed down significantly in its battle against its critics on the issue of phone-hacking.

May accused of betraying 'database state' promise

Tracking movement: PNR contains address and credit card details

Theresa May is poised to back an expansion of the database containing details of European air passengers, despite pre-election promises.

Balls calls for govt to think again on Portugal bail-out

George Osborne is under pressure to limit any UK contribution to the bail-out.

Britain should stay out of plans to bail-out Portugal, the shadow chancellor has said.

Lib Dems push for bank reforms as 'arms length' strategy continues

Cable has pushed for retail/investment seperation for several years.

The Liberal Democrats are expected to push for a wholesale adoption of next week's report by the Vickers Banking Commission.

Tory MPs breaking ranks over NHS reforms

Dorrell: There has to be proper governance

The government's much-criticised NHS reforms faced a new crisis today, when Tory MPs started to rebel over the plans.

First | Previous | Showing 1 to 5 of 5 | Next | Last