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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MPs quiz aides over royal income
Senior officials at the two bodies generating private income for the Queen and Prince of Wales are to be questioned…
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Hunt ban support is ‘in decline’
Support for a ban on hunting has fallen in the past six years, a poll suggests. Less than half the…
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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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Candidate resigns over BNP link
A prospective candidate for the UK Independence Party (UKIP) has resigned after admitting a “brief attachment” to the British National…
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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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Parties build up poll war chests
The Labour Party received more than £5m in donations in the final quarter of 2004, new figures show. This is…
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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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Citizenship event for 18s touted
Citizenship ceremonies could be introduced for people celebrating their 18th birthday, Charles Clarke has said. The idea will be tried…
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