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G8: Cameron gets his Syria plan – but what did he sacrifice?
David Cameron claimed to have secured a substantial achievement on Syria today, after he emerged from the G8 summit with a seven-point plan agreed by all the leaders present.
Britain blinks first in Syria showdown
Syria: Even Clegg wary of hawkish Cameron
Labour could break ranks on Hague's Syria mission
Sniper fire across Whitehall: MoD hostilities continue ahead of spending review
Philip Hammond continued his war of words with the Treasury in defence questions this afternoon, as the weekend's row over the Army's ceremonial horses rumbled on.
Diplomats face 'UK spying shock' at G8
British politicians are reacting to reports that the UK spied on foreign diplomats during the 2009 G20 conference with a mixture of shock and disdain.
Britain blinks first in Syria showdown
David Cameron's ability to supply rebel forces in Syria with arms looked increasingly strained this morning, after Boris Johnson and other influential figures spoke out against the plan.
Syria: Even Clegg wary of hawkish Cameron
Nick Clegg struck a decidedly cautious tone over Syria today, raising questions about how much support there is in government for David Cameron's increasingly hawkish stance over the conflict.
Syria's chemical red line has been crossed - what next?
Barack Obama's decision to begin providing Syrian rebels with arms is triggering intense debate in Whitehall and Westminster about whether Britain will follow suit.
Tax-dodging crackdown 'could end hunger by 2025'
Impoverished countries could eliminate poverty by 2025 if they received back just a quarter of the money currently lost to tax-dodging multinational companies, according to the Enough Food IF campaign.
The Prism amendment: British MEP tries to weaken EU data protection
A British MEP has been criticised by privacy groups for trying to water down EU rules which would protect citizens' data in the wake of the Prism controversy.
'Take on Farage': President of Romanian senate comes to UK with hard message for Clegg
The president of the Romanian parliament has warned mainstream politicians in Britain to challenge "unapologetic populists" on immigration, ahead of a key meeting with Nick Clegg.
Labour could break ranks on Hague's Syria mission
There were strong signs that Labour was preparing to try and stop coalition efforts to send arms to Syrian rebel groups today, after Ed Miliband raised concerns about the move during PMQs.
Dodging a bullet: Frontline troops won't be cut again
Philip Hammond appears to have won his battle with the Treasury over more defence cuts.
Cameron plays up 'national interest' of EU membership
David Cameron has reaffirmed his commitment to remaining in the European Union, insisting Britain's ongoing membership helps it on the world stage.
Don't worry about being spied on - as long as you're 'law-abiding'
British citizens should not be alarmed by reports of the UK government accessing an American spying programme provided they are "law-abiding", William Hague has said.
Leave us alone over soldiers' deaths, ex-military chiefs tell coroners
Coroners should avoid pronouncing judgement on the decisions which lead to deaths in combat situations, former military chiefs have said.
Hague wants Commons veto on EU law
MPs should be able to block EU laws outright if they are opposed by the Commons, William Hague is expected to argue later.
European legal battle looms over immigration benefits test
Britain is being taken to court over an extra test it imposes on migrant benefit claimants.
UK's Guantanamo? Afghan detainees held for months without trial
British soldiers have held Afghan detainees captive without trial or access to legal help for up to 14 months, it has emerged.
UK and France hustle EU into dropping Syria arms embargo
Britain could supply arms to Syrian moderates in the future, following a diplomatic victory over European Union opponents yesterday.
'No silver bullet': EU leaders worry over energy future
European countries are being "too slow" in creating a single energy market, Jose Manuel Barroso has complained at the end of this month's European council.
UK opens doors to Afghan translators
No 10 has offered a partial U-turn by allowing some Afghan translators to settle in Britain.
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