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Experts question double-dip recession dad

JournalLive — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:00:00 GMT

AS official estimates show the UK has fallen into a double-dip recession, experts have come forward to question the data.

Sir Alan Beith questions PM on help for motorists

JournalLive — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

DAVID Cameron yesterday hinted hard-pressed motorists in areas like Northumberland could get help with soaring fuel prices.

Police 'got balance wrong' at student protest

JournalLive — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 00:24:00 GMT

FAILURES in police intelligence will be investigated in the wake of violent student fees protests which exposed a response that “clearly did not go to plan”, the Policing minister said yesterday.

32 arrested as tuition fees protest turns violent

JournalLive — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:24:00 GMT

A DEMONSTRATION against higher tuition fees by tens of thousands of students and lecturers descended into violence yesterday, leaving at least 10 people needing hospital treatment.

Transport chiefs say Boris has been given an easy ride

JournalLive — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

REGIONAL transport chiefs say the Government has helped Tory London mayor Boris Johnson by slashing their budgets while minimising cuts to his.

Coalition focuses on hostile takeovers

JournalLive — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 23:00:00 GMT

BRITISH firms could get greater protection from hostile takeovers after the controversial purchase of Cadbury by American company Kraft.

Tories accused of thirsting for massive cuts

JournalLive — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 23:00:00 GMT

THE Government’s spending plans are a "reckless gamble with people’s livelihoods", Labour said yesterday

We're sobered but fortified says Harriet Harman

JournalLive — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 23:00:00 GMT

HARRIET Harman pulled down the curtain on a “roller-coaster” Labour conference which has seen the party gain a new leader and lose one of its brightest stars.

David Miliband quits frontline politics

JournalLive — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 16:01:00 GMT

DEFEATED Labour leadership candidate David Miliband walked away from frontline politics today, announcing that he will not stand for election to his brother Ed’s shadow cabinet.

Decision due on contest for Labour leadership

JournalLive — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 23:14:00 GMT

SOUTH Shields MP David Miliband will today learn if he is Labour’s new leader amid speculation of a “nail-bittingly” close battle with younger brother Ed.

Key points from June Budget

JournalLive — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:11:00 GMT

HERE is a summary of the key measures introduced by Chancellor George Osborne at this afternoon's emergency Budget, the coalition government's first.

David Miliband launches bid to become Labour leader

JournalLive — Wed, 12 May 2010 16:23:00 GMT

David Miliband said today he will be standing as a candidate for the Labour leadership.

David Cameron puts finishing touches to Cabinet

JournalLive — Wed, 12 May 2010 16:20:00 GMT

PRIME Minister David Cameron was tonight putting the finishing touches to his Cabinet, with key jobs for his Liberal Democrat coalition partners.

Vince Cable says he's ready to help North East

JournalLive — Wed, 12 May 2010 11:17:00 GMT

VINCE Cable today declared he was ready to roll up his sleeves to help the North East by making the new coalition Government a success.

Cabinet takes shape with Nick Clegg as Deputy PM

JournalLive — Tue, 11 May 2010 23:13:00 GMT

DAVID Cameron has named the first members of his cabinet.

Cabinet takes shape with Nick Clegg as Deputy PM

JournalLive — Tue, 11 May 2010 23:13:00 GMT

DAVID Cameron has named the first members of his cabinet.

David Cameron Downing Street speech: full text

JournalLive — Tue, 11 May 2010 21:11:00 GMT

DAVID Cameron gave a speech on the steps of his new Downing Street home.

David Cameron is Britain's new Prime Minister

JournalLive — Tue, 11 May 2010 19:15:00 GMT

DAVID Cameron has been confirmed as Britain's new Prime Minister by the Queen.

Gordon Brown resignation speech in full

JournalLive — Tue, 11 May 2010 19:01:00 GMT

GORDON Brown's resignation speech, made in an emotional announcement in Downing Street accompanied by his wife, Sarah, in full:

Gordon Brown resigns as Prime Minister

JournalLive — Tue, 11 May 2010 18:59:00 GMT

GORDON Brown tonight tendered his resignation to the Queen as Prime Minister.