politics

World News (Evening) for November 30th, 2008

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 15:28:59 GMT

Pakistan denies involvement in Mumbai attacks - Tension rises in Thai blockade - 400 dead as religious fighting continues in Nigeria

World News (Morning) for November 21st, 2008

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:09:55 GMT

DR Congo troop increase - Tanker negotiations - US Lockerbie families paid

The politics of puppies

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 09:15:39 GMT

The White House has been mostly a dog house when it comes to presidential pets.

Josh Brolin unveils Oliver Stone film W

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 21:00:52 GMT

The lead actor in the new film chronicling soon-to-be ex US president George Bush said he was reluctant to take the role.

DiCaprio talks of Obama excitement

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:00:42 GMT

Leonardo DiCaprio has said Barack Obama's US presidential victory made him proud to be American.

Hurricane Gustav spares New Orleans

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:51:23 GMT

Hurricane Gustav has hit a deserted US Gulf coast but delivered only a glancing blow to New Orleans before weakening and heading inland.

Hurricane Gustav tests New Orleans levees

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 22:41:52 GMT

Hurricane Gustav slammed the US Gulf Coast just west of New Orleans with surging floodwaters that threatened rebuilt levees.

McCain chooses ex-beauty queen for VP

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:41:28 GMT

US Republican presidential candidate John McCain has chosen a former Miss Alaska runner-up as his vice-presidential running mate.

MPs seek more assistance for carers

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:50:45 GMT

MPs are calling on the Government to revamp the benefits system for unpaid carers.

Tories slam civil service bonuses

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 06:42:28 GMT

Civil servants banked more than ?128 million in bonuses during the last financial year.

Johnson unveils NHS shake-up

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:56:07 GMT

Hospitals and care teams will be rewarded for achieving high standards under radical plans unveiled by the Government to overhaul the NHS.

Eco-town protesters head for London

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 06:59:26 GMT

Campaigners will march on Parliament to protest against plans to build a number of eco-towns.

Zimbabwe shares scrutinised

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 05:43:01 GMT

MPs will come under pressure to give up shares in firms operating in Zimbabwe.

Brown announces green energy plans

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:36:24 GMT

Up to 7,000 wind turbines are expected to be built in Britain over the next 12 years with a ?100 billion energy budget.

Age and sex discrimination tackled

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 18:28:59 GMT

Discrimination against older people in the provision of goods and services will be outlawed as part of a "radical shift" in policies.

Cowen calls for 'viable' Treaty solution

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:58:07 GMT

Ireland's Taoiseach Brian Cowen has called for a Lisbon Treaty solution which is "viable" for both Ireland and the rest of the EU.

Early release of foreign inmates slammed

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:13:13 GMT

Nearly 1,400 foreign criminals have been freed from jail early despite Government promises to crack down on overseas offenders.

Brown defiant on terror plan

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:43:38 GMT

Gordon Brown says anti-terror 42 day detention plan is needed to help Police trawl through thousands of court exhibits.

Brown meets rebel MPs over tax row

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 19:02:12 GMT

More than 35 Labour MPs have signed a rebel motion against Prime Minister Gordon Brown's decision to scrap the 10p tax rate.

Brown heads off tax rebellion

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 22:40:45 GMT

Ministers have moved to head off a potential backbench rebellion over the abolition of the 10p income tax rate.

Longest-serving female MP dies

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:50:02 GMT

Labour MP Gwyneth Dunwoody has died at the age of 77.

Prime Minister appears on American Idol

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 06:54:42 GMT

Gordon Brown has appeared on American television to urge people to support the fight against malaria.

Stars' views on White House race

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 12:33:49 GMT

The stars of new drama Vantage Point have been revealing their thoughts on the thrilling race to the White House.

Nicholson shows political colours

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:24:18 GMT

Hollywood veteran Jack Nicholson has apparently thrown his weight behind presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.

Government takes on Northern Rock debts

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 11:38:37 GMT

Northern Rock "has not been nationalised", even though billions of pounds lent to the bank have been brought onto the Government's books.

Livingstone defends power of office

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 08:23:34 GMT

Ken Livingstone has admitted the role of London mayor is a "personal fiefdom" but insisted he does not have too much power.

Prime Minister travels to India

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 22:14:44 GMT

Gordon Brown has called for greater international cooperation in the fight against militant extremism during a brief visit in India.

Brown calls for terror support

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 15:16:52 GMT

The Prime Minister has asked opposition parties to back plans to extend the time terror suspects can be held without charge to 42 days.

Rice sent to oversee Iraqi reforms

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 08:09:54 GMT

US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has arrived in Iraq to press for political reconciliation.

Scottish Lib Dems want Trump probe

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 08:01:14 GMT

The Liberal Democrats want an independent inquiry into the handling of Donald Trump's ?1 billion golf project in Aberdeenshire.

Scuffles among Korean politicians

Sat, 15 Dec 2007 07:52:23 GMT

A few brief moments of chaos in one of the world's most scientifically and technologically advanced countries.

Lavish-spending waste-watcher steps down

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 07:10:41 GMT

The man charged with stopping government waste is stepping down after criticism of his own lavish spending.

Lib Dem hopefuls square up

Sat, 20 Oct 2007 18:45:14 GMT

The two candidates for the leadership of the Liberal Democrats have gone head to head at a party conference.

Johnson outlines plans for NHS

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 14:14:37 GMT

Health Secretary Alan Johnson has unveiled measures aimed at improving security for NHS staff and tackling hospital superbugs.

Cherie bags book deal

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 16:56:42 GMT

Cherie Blair has struck a deal to publish her autobiography, it was announced today.

Karamanlis claims Greece victory

Sun, 16 Sep 2007 22:38:50 GMT

Greece's conservative Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis has claimed victory in parliamentary elections.

Brown outlines political vision

Mon, 03 Sep 2007 20:49:08 GMT

Gordon Brown has promised "a new type of politics", involving opposition MPs, citizens' juries and a citizens' summit in government.

Tories ?500m of tax credits was overpaid

Mon, 03 Sep 2007 08:53:56 GMT

The Conservative Party has claimed hundreds of millions of pounds in overpaid tax credits may have to be returned.

Shaggy slams Government

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 18:54:04 GMT

Reggae-star Shaggy has slammed the Government for not doing its part to tackle antisocial behaviour.

Alexander to lead Scottish Labour

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 20:13:20 GMT

Wendy Alexander has been elected as leader of the Scottish Labour party.

Cameron ready for election

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 08:07:08 GMT

Conservative leader David Cameron insists he would be happy to contest an autumn General Election.

Cameron on the back foot

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 22:39:43 GMT

David Cameron has insisted that he is pursuing "a winning strategy" amid growing criticism of his leadership among Conservative activists.

Cameron 'failing in north and Midlands'

Sun, 29 Jul 2007 08:00:18 GMT

Conservative party leader David Cameron has been criticised by a former Tory frontbencher.

Sir Liam suggests tax rise for booze

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 09:08:02 GMT

England's chief medical officer believes tax rises on alcohol could reduce the damage to drinkers' health.

Sir Liam suggests tax rise for booze

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 09:08:02 GMT

England's chief medical officer believes tax rises on alcohol could reduce the damage to drinkers' health.

Brown has no Euro plans

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 09:08:02 GMT

Gordon Brown has no plans to scrap the pound but admitted Britain constantly considers the possibility of joining the Euro.

Tory MPs 'unhappy' with Cameron

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 09:08:02 GMT

Some Conservative MPs want a vote of no confidence in leader David Cameron, according to reports.

Galloway thrown out of Commons

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 09:08:02 GMT

Respect MP George Galloway has been thrown out of the House of Commons after repeated clashes with the speaker Michael Martin.

Sailor talks 'began too late'

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 09:08:02 GMT

The diplomats who tried to negotiate the release of British sailors and Royal Marines from Iran have been criticised in an MPs report.

Poll boost for Brown

Sun, 15 Jul 2007 21:17:02 GMT

An opinion poll has given Labour its biggest lead for nearly two years.

Brown: 'Why was rapist at fund-raiser?'

Sat, 14 Jul 2007 09:18:58 GMT

The Prime Minister has ordered an investigation into the attendance of a convicted rapist at a Labour party fund-raiser.

Brown to offer more school sport

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 19:28:00 GMT

The Prime Minister wants every child to have the opportunity to take part in five hours of sport at school every week.

Spin king Campbell reveals diaries

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 09:17:05 GMT

Some of the secrets of Tony Blair's time in Downing St are to be revealed as former spin doctor Alastair Campbell publishes his diaries.

Campbell diaries off Brown's reading list

Sun, 08 Jul 2007 19:07:40 GMT

Prime Minister Gordon Brown said that he has no plans to read the long-awaited diaries of former Number 10 spin doctor Alastair Campbell.

Brown crowned Labour leader

Sun, 24 Jun 2007 21:28:57 GMT

Gordon Brown has been crowned the new leader of Labour calling his role "an awesome responsibility".

Vatican claims Blair will work for peace

Sun, 24 Jun 2007 08:01:41 GMT

The Vatican has said Tony Blair is planning to work for Middle East peace and inter-religious dialogue.

Lord Stevens 'turned down Cabinet post'

Sat, 23 Jun 2007 15:34:26 GMT

Reports claim Gordon Brown has offered a Cabinet position to the former Metropolitan Police Commissioner Lord Stevens.

Blair in Rome to meet Pope

Sat, 23 Jun 2007 09:21:47 GMT

Tony Blair is meeting the Pope but insists the issue of his own faith remains "unresolved".

Cannabis-linked hospital admissions rise

Fri, 08 Jun 2007 14:31:27 GMT

Mental health hospital admissions due to cannabis have risen by 85 per cent over the last ten years.

Galloway in funds row

Fri, 08 Jun 2007 08:00:15 GMT

George Galloway may have known his campaign against Iraq sanctions was illicitly bankrolled with aid money diverted by Saddam Hussein.

Prescott in high-dependency unit

Tue, 05 Jun 2007 19:13:22 GMT

Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott is suffering from pneumonia and has been moved to a high-dependency hospital unit.

Brown plans raft of terror laws

Sun, 03 Jun 2007 18:19:22 GMT

Gordon Brown is planning a raft of new anti-terror measures when he becomes Prime Minister later this month.

Former Speaker dies

Mon, 07 May 2007 16:22:01 GMT

Lord Weatherill, the former Speaker of the House of Commons, has died.

Inquiry into nuclear body parts claims

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 12:10:03 GMT

An investigation is to be held into the unauthorised removal of body parts from 65 nuclear power plant workers who died from cancer.

Brown's poll ratings slip

Sun, 08 Apr 2007 08:20:19 GMT

Two surveys have shown Gordon Brown's popularity has slipped following media discussion of his effect on pensions.

The pensions black hole

Mon, 02 Apr 2007 22:43:22 GMT

The row between Gordon Brown and business bosses over the pensions black hole has become increasingly bitter.

Lords and Commons at loggerheads

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 18:47:10 GMT

Peers have voted for a fully-appointed House of Lords, opposing a vote among MPs last week for a fully-elected second chamber.