Archive of 2010
MPs end new year's honours exile
Politicians have reclaimed appearances on the new year's honours list for the first time since the expenses scandal broke.
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Cameron eyes troublesome 2011
David Cameron has acknowledged that 2011 is going to be a "difficult year" for Britain.
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Lansley faces flu 'U-turn' claim
Labour has seized on the health secretary's decision to launch a new flu vaccination advertising campaign.
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CBI: UK in for 'bumpy' 2011
Britain faces a rough economic start to next year, according to the CBI.
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Commuter outrage at rail fare hike
Campaigners have reacted furiously after it was confirmed train fares will increase by an average of 6.2% in January.
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Irish ex-PM Ahern will not stand
Ireland's long-serving former prime minister Bertie Ahern will not contest the upcoming general election, he has confirmed.
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Motorists 'could double' organ donor sign-up rate
A new pilot scheme encouraging new motorists to donate their organs could double the sign-up rate to the donor register.
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Britain backs Ivory Coast intervention
William Hague has not ruled out the possibility of British forces assisting potential United Nations (UN) action in the Ivory Coast.
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Pub closures loophole up for review
The unpopular legal clause which allows large pub companies to restrict the uses of pubs after their closure will be reviewed, ministers have announced.
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Amateur theatres seek child performance relaxation
Legal restrictions preventing children from participating in amateur theatrical productions could be lifted altogether.
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Pessimistic outlook for women MPs
The coalition government's reforms are unlikely to help increase the number of women MPs, experts have warned.
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Miliband: 2011 a 'year of consequence'
The cuts will begin to bite in the next 12 months, Labour's leader has warned in his new year message.
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Union chief looks to 'angry' 2011
The "campaign for change" could pick up decisive momentum in the next 12 months, the TUC's Brendan Barber has said.
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Coalition to miss immigration target in 2011
The coalition's immigration policies will not make a major difference in 2011, the IPPR has said.
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Labour division deepens over electoral reform
The deep division within the Labour party over the forthcoming electoral reform referendum has been unveiled by the 'no' campaign.
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Crisis talks on Northern Ireland Water
Stormont ministers are set to hold emergency discussions to find a solution to the crisis which has seen tens of thousands suffer from a lack of running water.
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Ten million Britons will see their 100th year
New figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) highlight growing concerns over the UK's ageing population.
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Murdoch Sky deal set for watchdog verdict
Media regulator Ofcom will pass judgment tomorrow on News Corp's controversial takeover of broadcaster BSkyB.
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Hughes becomes coalition's access officer
Lib Dem deputy Simon Hughes will become the 'advocate for access to education'.
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Parties flushed over flu jab row
Labour has managed to raise the Tories' temperature in a row over flu vaccinations for under-fives.
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E-petitions to parliament set for green light
The prospect of popular online causes being debated in parliament took a step closer today.
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NHS faces its 'toughest year'
Winning over the hearts and minds of those implementing the government's policy should be a ministerial priority for the NHS, its employers' organisation has warned.
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Clegg: We'll prove them wrong
Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg has offered a defiant new year's message to party members.
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Cold water poured on Miliband's 'Clause 4' moment
Speculation that Ed Miliband's plans to limit individual political donations would mean a weakening of Labour's ties with trades unions has been doused.
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Campaigners present 'unanswerable' case for full Kelly inquest
A group of five doctors have called on the attorney general to grant an inquest into the death of Dr David Kelly.
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