Archive of 17 January 2011
NHS reforms defended as critics circle
David Cameron has insisted the NHS will be improved by the coalition's plans for reform.
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Coalition to abandon 'Edwardian' maternity leave
Reforms will allow new mothers to share their leave with fathers, the coalition is proposing.
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Cameron refuses to deny Coulson resignation offer
The prime minister has refused to deny allegations that Andy Coulson has offered his resignation over the phone hacking row.
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'No Paxo interviews': Politicians meet Peep Show
Leading politicians appearing on a new satirical news show will not have to face the 'Paxo treatment', the programme's host has confirmed.
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PM prioritises public service reform
David Cameron has pledged his personal and political commitment to reforming the public services.
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Miliband fights to maintain Oldham momentum
Ed Miliband has warned unions off striking on the royal wedding day, as he fights to maintain momentum from his Oldham East and Saddleworth win.
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Big society bill 'hands more power to ministers'
A government bill designed to devolve power to local communities actually hands ministers significant new powers, Labour has claimed.
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Barnardo's wants child sex grooming plan
Children's charity Barnardo's has called for a "national plan" tackling child sexual exploitation.
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