Ministers have been asked to explain how Budget details were printed in a London newspaper half an hour before Gordon…
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Protesters plan airport challenge
Campaigners against the expansion of Britain’s airports have begun challenging the government’s plans in the High Court. BAA’s expansion of…
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Profile: David Miliband
David Miliband’s rapid rise through the ranks of government continues with his promotion to Cabinet Office minister. Elected in a…
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Brown names 16 March for Budget
Chancellor Gordon Brown will deliver his Budget to the House of Commons on 16 March, the Treasury has announced. The…
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Child access laws shake-up
Parents who refuse to allow former partners contact with their children could be electronically tagged under plans being considered by…
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Wales ‘must learn health lessons’
The new health minister for Wales says there are lessons to learn from England in tackling waiting lists. Dr Brian…
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Blair backs ‘pre-election budget’
Tony Blair has backed Chancellor Gordon Brown’s pre-Budget report amid opposition claims he was too bullish about the state of…
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Drive to ‘save’ festive holidays
Efforts are being made to ‘protect’ workers’ days off on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Support is being sought…
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Scots smoking ban details set out
Smoke-free areas will save lives and improve Scotland’s health, First Minister Jack McConnell has insisted. He told the Scottish Parliament…
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Tories leave door open for Archer
The Conservative Party would deal “sympathetically” with any application by disgraced peer Lord Archer to rejoin its ranks, its co-chairman…
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