Teenagers questioned for a survey have shown little interest in politics – and have little knowledge. Only a quarter of…
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Job cuts ‘false economy’ – TUC
Plans to shed 71,000 civil service jobs will prove to be a “false economy” that could hamper public sector reforms,…
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Council tax rise ‘reasonable’
Welsh councils should set their taxes at “reasonable levels” after being given an average funding increase of 6%, says the…
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Civil servants in strike ballot
The UK’s biggest civil service union is to ballot its 290,000 members on strikes in protest at government plans to…
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Security papers ‘found in street’
An inquiry is under way after files containing security details about the Pakistani president’s visit to London were found by…
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Brown’s poll campaign move denied
The government has denied reports that Gordon Brown is preparing to oust Alan Milburn as Labour’s election supremo. Work and…
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Tory candidate quits over remark
A Conservative election challenger is quitting after being quoted as wanting a “period of creative destruction in the public services”.…
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Labour faces ‘cold calls’ inquiry
Labour is to be investigated by a watchdog over claims its election campaign has broken the rules on “cold calling”…
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Tory leader quits legal position
David McLetchie has resigned from his post as a partner in a legal firm following criticism over his dual role.…
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Army chiefs in regiments decision
Military chiefs are expected to meet to make a final decision on the future of Scotland’s Army regiments. A committee…
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