Archive of 16 November 2011

William Hague wants to draw line under UK's torture reputation

Hague's 'head in the sand' on torture

William Hague has struggled to draw a line under the UK government's links with torture, as campaigners criticised plans to increase the use of secret proceedings in court.

Unemployment total hits 17-year high

One million young people out of work have pushed the overall number of unemployed up to its highest level for 17 years.
German leader: We won't let Britain get away from eurocrisis

Britain will not be able "get away" from efforts to stabilise the eurozone, the parliamentary leader of Germany's ruling party has announced.

May consolidates her position as border row dies down

Theresa May's chances of surviving the border checks row were significantly improved today after the former head of UK Border Force admitted he should have checked her awareness of health and safety policy.
Counter-productive: MoD cost cutting prompts £500m price rise

Ministry of Defence cost-cutting efforts have actually resulted in a £500 million increase in the 15 largest defence projects, according to a new report.