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Darfur call to action for UK politicians
MPs and peers must do more to pressure the government on action against suspected Sudanese war criminals, chief prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo believes. Addressing MPs and...
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PM wants anti-poverty action from big business
Gordon Brown has told businesses he wants them to take action in the fight against poverty.
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Funding boost for defence rehab centre
A government review has resulted in £24 million of funding for the Ministry of Defence's (MoD) main rehabilitation centre.
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Browne announces deployment of British troops to Kosovo
Defence secretary Des Browne has today announced that a battalion of 600 British troops will be sent into Kosovo.
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Prime minister calls for UN mission to Zimbabwe
A United Nations (UN) mission to Zimbabwe is essential in the wake of increasing violence against opposition supporters after last month's election, the prime minister has argued.
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Issue of the Day
Prisoners' pay
Plans to increase the pay levels of inmates in Britain's prisons have been shelved just one day before they were due to be introduced.
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PRT: Pay rise not much to ask
Brown: Prisoners have responsibilities too
MoJ: Pay should wait on prisoners' compact
HLPR: Work vital for rehabilitation
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National Childcare Week 2008
Daycare Trust’s National childcare week, now in its 11th year, aims to promote the importance of investing in childcare, out-of-school activities and early years' provision for children to strengthen and contribute to children’s play and learning.
Press releases
Marie Stopes International reaffirms support for 24-week abortion limit
Contrary to assertions on Nadine Dorries’ campaign website Marie Stopes International (MSI) does NOT favour a reduction of the abortion time limit.
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NFU warns of need to keep stewardship schemes open to all
BHA says Cardinal Murphy-O’Connor is wrong again
BASC: New challenges for gundogs at Cotswold Country Show
EU spending 'still below par'
Brown addresses "moral challenge" of world hunger
Purple Hearts considered for wounded troops
Brown 'senses transatlantic opportunity'
Murky waters confuse MoD's Iran hostage stance
Brown accuses Mugabe of trying to steal Zimbabwe's election
Browne makes human rights concession
Brown issues stark warning to Mugabe
Court rules lack of equipment could 'breach troops' human rights'
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Election 2008 special
Results of the local election are continuing to arrive, with the Conservatives the big winners across England and Wales.
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The week in Westminster
Gordon Brown's 10p income tax U-turn has been dominating proceedings in Westminster.
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PMQs: More spinned against?
The first PMQs after disastrous local elections was always going to be tough for Gordon Brown.
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Analysis: Where did it all go wrong?
Local election setbacks have been a long time coming for Gordon Brown.
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