Archive of articles from 2011

Motorway speed limits could rise to 80mph

Police authorities already tend to turn a blind eye to motorists going at 80mph.

Motorway speed limits could increase from 70mph to 80mph in a move which has been criticised by road safety campaigners.

Lords join Twitter revolution

The House of Lords Twitter service has attracted over 1,300 followers so far.

Peers are to interact with the public through social media after a Twitter feed was set up for the second chamber.

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How NHS reforms could decide the 2015 election

Management could be changed if hospitals don't get foundation trust status by 2014

The fate of the coalition's NHS reforms could prove crucial in 21 marginal constituencies which feature struggling NHS trusts, according to new research.

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Harman sounds alarm over voter registration

Harriet Harman worried by voter registration changes

Plans to force each voter to register individually are part of a Conservative bid to disenfranchise Labour voters, Harriet Harman has warned.

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Merkel survives judgement day

Angela Markel looks skywards as the Bundestag debates the motion this morning

The most powerful woman in the world has survived a crucial parliamentary votes on the eurozone's financial rescue fund.

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UK holds out against Robin Hood tax

Campaigners have long demanded a Robin Hood tax, but the Treasury is resisting their demands

The UK is set to prevent the European Union setting up a financial transaction tax out of fears it will disproportionately affect London.

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Shadow of crisis: Clegg hits out in frantic EU warning

Clegg is a passionate pro-European, but the crisis will create faultlines between non-eurozone members and the rest.

Nick Clegg issued a tough warning to European leaders today, telling them that closer eurozone integration would effectively downgrade the UK's position.

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