Archive of 23 January 2012

Homelessness could increase as result of benefits cap changes

Bishops defeat coalition in benefit cap vote

Peers have rejected the government's plans to prevent benefit claimants receiving more than £26,000 a year, handing the coalition's welfare reforms another big setback.

Business interests? Cable refuses to legislate on executive pay

Vince Cable disappointed those calling for workers to sit on remuneration committees when he told the Commons he would not legislate to implement the measure.
The leaning tower of… Big Ben

MPs are planning to investigate a distinct leftward lean in parliament's clock tower, with some predicting a £1 billion cost for fixing the problem.

New poll result cements Ken lead

The race for City Hall looked too close to call today after a second poll suggested a slim lead for Ken Livingstone.
Entrepreneurs get access to empty govt offices

Disused government offices are to be made available on one-year leases to new and existing small businesses.