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Please acknowledge EMM when (re)using this material.http://emm.newsexplorer.eu/NewsExplorer/entities/en/740.htmlenhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-10676383http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-10676383Lord Mandelson defends Labour's time in office, saying the party had "achieved 80% of what we wanted to achieve".Sun, 18 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-7f065b24ab292aaf0dbf80b8ec91279ebbcenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1294945/Its-flattering--Mandelson-insists-book-does-damn-Blair-Brown-HELP-Labour.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1294945/Its-flattering--Mandelson-insists-book-does-damn-Blair-Brown-HELP-Labour.html?ITO=1490The former Business Secretary insisted he had to tell the full story about the two men in his gossipy memoirs and even claimed the incredible details would help the party move on.Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200dailymail-71c43dd449c8fcf8087c89b754e789c8dailymailenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/10609887.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/10609887.stmThe latest instalment of Peter Mandelson's memoirs in the Times claims 'fear and loathing' in Gordon Brown's government.Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-9f14a9fe616d13847444591cb7e2ab28bbcenhttp://www.24dash.com/news/central_government/2010-07-13-Mandelson-reveals-Labour-despair-under-Gordon-Browns-leadershiphttp://www.24dash.com/news/central_government/2010-07-13-Mandelson-reveals-Labour-despair-under-Gordon-Browns-leadershipGordon Brown was able to lead Labour into the general election even though many of his most senior colleagues were convinced he could not win, Lord Mandelson disclosed today.In the latest instalment of his memoirs serialised in The Times, the former business secretary describes the mood of fatalism....Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +020024dash-c2a21aec4cc324f553d3d350da358c6f24dashenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1293923/Labour-figures-fear-revelations-Peter-Mandelsons-memoirs-derail-fightback-attempts.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1293923/Labour-figures-fear-revelations-Peter-Mandelsons-memoirs-derail-fightback-attempts.html?ITO=1490Labour was plunged into civil war yesterday as Peter Mandelson's explosive memoirs reopened the schism between the party's Blairites and Brownites.Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200dailymail-de37b744750b05472cbec597074bc396dailymailenhttp://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/mandelson-blamed-for-labours-election-disaster-2024133.htmlhttp://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/mandelson-blamed-for-labours-election-disaster-2024133.htmlLord Mandelson was today blamed for the "disaster" of Labour's general election campaign by one of Gordon Brown's closest allies.Sun, 11 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200independent-fd1b83083c90c6ad7ea07a181e96ff15independentenhttp://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/news/872917/Lord-Meddlesome-New-Mandy-book-exposes-bitter-in-house-fighting-that-finished-Labour-government.html?OTC-RSS&ATTR=Newshttp://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/news/872917/Lord-Meddlesome-New-Mandy-book-exposes-bitter-in-house-fighting-that-finished-Labour-government.html?OTC-RSS&ATTR=NewsNew Mandy book exposes bitter in-house fighting that finished Labour government.Sat, 10 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200newsoftheworld-d567c7da2034b4e3c1cafd20cd7183e8newsoftheworldenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-1288011/Its-time-rubber-hit-road--croquet-Dorneywood.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-1288011/Its-time-rubber-hit-road--croquet-Dorneywood.html?ITO=1490David Laws is a hard act to follow as Chief Secretary to the Treasury. But someone had to do it. So Danny Alexander, took up the office down the corridor from George Osborne.Sun, 20 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200dailymail-d9c65f638ff88fdbf0b95d0013fd7dd2dailymailenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/uk/mandelson%20book%20may%20ruffle%20feathers/3667492http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/uk/mandelson%20book%20may%20ruffle%20feathers/3667492Lord Mandelson said his new autobiography detailing the "soap opera" of the New Labour years is sure to "ruffle some feathers". His memoirs, set to be the first published account by one of the three main architects of New Labour, centre on the turbulent Blair-Brown relationship.Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200channel4news-96ff52c7ca5559758f1ed04176904499channel4newsenhttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article7140799.ece#cid=OTC-RSS&attr=797084http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article7140799.ece#cid=OTC-RSS&attr=797084David Cameron’s high-wire coalition balancing act has forced him to replace David Laws with an “inexperienced Liberal Democrat” in the key role of Treasury Chief Secretary, a Cabinet colleague admitted yesterday.Mon, 31 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200sundaytimes-35babd933f70389e1d3759f62e0b2156sundaytimesenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/8703804.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/8703804.stmTwo new investment funds are launched in London aimed at financing Iraq's reconstruction. But will investors bite?Thu, 27 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-1ee9bcbc60c21c47d37aec4f555251d0bbcenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_topstories/~3/mYUi_Ebhwr0/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_topstories/~3/mYUi_Ebhwr0/index.htmlBritain's new prime minister, Conservative leader David Cameron, immediately began forming his coalition government, hours after Gordon Brown's resignation.Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200cnn-54c1b9d0afe713b6d36f3e9de064e486cnnenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/election/article-1277681/GORDON-BROWN-RESIGNS-Round-Spin-doctor-returns-fray-spat-newsman.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/election/article-1277681/GORDON-BROWN-RESIGNS-Round-Spin-doctor-returns-fray-spat-newsman.html?ITO=1490The Labour spin doctor today seemed determined to continue his argument with broadcaster Adam Boulton, just a day after the pair nearly came to blows live on air.Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200dailymail-92f43b8f3cae799509ef36847e7a86fddailymailenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/gordon-brown/7707891/Gordon-Brown-to-resign-a-very-Labour-coup.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/gordon-brown/7707891/Gordon-Brown-to-resign-a-very-Labour-coup.htmlMr Brown accused of a "sordid" attempt to keep Labour in power after offering his resignation in return for a coalition with Lib Dems.Tue, 11 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-465b0a420417ed4ee1eece48f9bc45detelegraphenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/election_2010/8670559.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/election_2010/8670559.stmSenior Conservatives and Liberal Democrats are to hold more talks in a bid to agree terms for a power-sharing government.Sun, 09 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-02d50db76b8c1906443d0f50bf29168ebbcenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/politics-obituaries/7702097/Alan-Watkins.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/politics-obituaries/7702097/Alan-Watkins.htmlDoyen of Fleet Street's political columnists known for the elegance and erudition of his writingSun, 09 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-c06c76b47dd9fef52d23ed7c249bdccbtelegraphenhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2010/0508/ukelection.htmlhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2010/0508/ukelection.htmlSenior Liberal Democrats have endorsed Nick Clegg's strategy on possible co-operation with the Conservatives.Sat, 08 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200RTERadio-b7dc52d37fc54c3d6206230959252cd3RTERadioenhttp://english.aljazeera.net/news/europe/2010/05/20105622327379448.htmlhttp://english.aljazeera.net/news/europe/2010/05/20105622327379448.htmlBritain's general election has resulted in a hung parliament, leaving the country uncertain over who will be the next prime minister. With 615 seats out of 650 declared, the Conservatives have won 290 seats, Labour have 247 and the Liberal Democrats have captured 51.Fri, 07 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200aljazeera-en-a438a9c60e2d13a081e37e468b945f04aljazeera-enenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/election_2010/england/8666457.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/election_2010/england/8666457.stmHundreds of people are denied the chance to vote as polling stations find they cannot cope with the high election turnout.Fri, 07 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-c141212235c92d5b8092c066bb6748a0bbcenhttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article7119044.ecehttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article7119044.eceThe pound fell sharply against the dollar last night, hitting $1.474, its lowest level in more than a year, amid fears that Tory promises to tackle Britain$’s massive deficit might crumble if the party is unable to put together a majority government.Fri, 07 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200thetimes-054383ff15b0d09553ff98b39d08b4a9thetimesenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/election_2010/8661211.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/election_2010/8661211.stmGordon Brown, David Cameron and Nick Clegg try to win over voters, with the election campaign entering its final day.Wed, 05 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-8672fc9fd250d5a9f54f42a4ccb72a98bbcenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/election/article-1270129/Now-left-wing-Guardian-ditches-Labour-Newspaper-backs-Cleggs-real-change.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/election/article-1270129/Now-left-wing-Guardian-ditches-Labour-Newspaper-backs-Cleggs-real-change.html?ITO=1490Stricken Gordon Brown suffered a double blow to his election hopes today as two major newspapers withdrew their support for Labour.Sat, 01 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200dailymail-2fa2e869c7c09b900bb187633421475cdailymailenhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2010/0430/ukelection.htmlhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2010/0430/ukelection.htmlConservative leader David Cameron emerged as the winner from the third and final UK prime ministerial debate, according to polls after the showdown.Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200RTERadio-5aa6d5b5ac8f443e76db94beb18e4f5cRTERadioenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/Qbb5kM_89ps/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/Qbb5kM_89ps/index.htmlUK Prime Minister Gordon Brown apologized "profusely" on Wednesday after he was caught on microphone describing a woman who spoke to him on the election campaign trail as "bigoted."Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200cnn-e095fb72704bf3460fecf0335c3d7f8ccnnenhttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article7110002.ecehttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article7110002.eceNick Clegg has told The Times that the Liberal Democrats can supplant Labour and has stated that his ambition is to become prime minister.Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200sundaytimes-a003291aaa041e27d95dfbedebc1e33bsundaytimesenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/uk/clegg%20in%20votes%20warning%20to%20labour/3625237http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/uk/clegg%20in%20votes%20warning%20to%20labour/3625237Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg has warned that he would not prop up a Labour government which had collapsed to third in the popular vote. He said Britain's "potty" electoral system meant it was possible that Labour could get fewer votes than both the Lib Dems and the Conservatives on May 6 and....Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200channel4news-baf1f53069d710af132a73b5fa9c4478channel4newsenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1268500/Unelected-prime-ministers-poll-months-New-Cameron-vow-attacks-Browns-legitimacy.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1268500/Unelected-prime-ministers-poll-months-New-Cameron-vow-attacks-Browns-legitimacy.html?ITO=1490Mr Cameron said Prime Ministers should be voted into 10 Downing Street by the people, not because they 'stitched up some deal' as happened when Gordon Brown succeeded Tony Blair.Sat, 24 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200dailymail-9bd83b6b76b6b34dbdcd859a8dd4df76dailymailenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_world/~3/GwvC_ci1rts/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_world/~3/GwvC_ci1rts/index.htmlGordon Brown played offense against the two men hoping to replace him as prime minister at a debate Thursday, but it seems to have done him little good.Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200cnn-b6bbcec11a6e38c5d59137bb016b1f76cnnenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/election/article-1267956/General-Election-2010-Britains-borrowing-doubles-year.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/election/article-1267956/General-Election-2010-Britains-borrowing-doubles-year.html?ITO=1490The Government borrowed £163.4billion in the last financial year ending in March, to fund unprecedented public spending amid tumbling tax receipts.Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200dailymail-00f607d088622af9c37f220206e57f8adailymailenhttp://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/23/world/europe/23iht-britain.html?partner=rss&emc=rsshttp://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/23/world/europe/23iht-britain.html?partner=rss&emc=rssBritain has not had a formal coalition government since World War II. That could be about to change.Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200IHT-0a8526c6145289a9461d36a1ada4783bIHTenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/vote_2010/clegg%20under%20fire%20as%20second%20debate%20looms/3621907http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/vote_2010/clegg%20under%20fire%20as%20second%20debate%20looms/3621907Nick Clegg faces media scrutiny about immigration and "Nazi slurs" as claims that Liberal Democrat donors paid money directly into the his bank account threaten to overshadow the second TV debate.Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200channel4news-3cc69fd798ec83225966142187416df0channel4newsenhttp://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/industry_sectors/banking_and_finance/article7103037.ecehttp://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/industry_sectors/banking_and_finance/article7103037.eceAlistair Darling is resisting pressure from opposition parties to suspend Goldman Sachs from working for the UK Government until regulators complete an investigation of the world's most successful investment bank.Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200thetimes-71d56da7d604a44efb319bfae5377ce0thetimesenhttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article7102006.ecehttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article7102006.eceThe former Tory party chairman Lord Tebbit has urged David Cameron to burst the “Clegg bubble” before it is too late as two separate opinion polls suggested that the Liberal Democrat election bandwagon was still gaining momentum.Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200thetimes-734ae1bd8b3c7cfdf198c4b1d2d70bacthetimesenhttp://feeds.latimes.com/~r/latimes/news/nationworld/world/~3/WX029D6Fj9w/la-fg-volcano-flights19-2010apr19,0,6260513.storyhttp://feeds.latimes.com/~r/latimes/news/nationworld/world/~3/WX029D6Fj9w/la-fg-volcano-flights19-2010apr19,0,6260513.storyAir France, KLM and Lufthansa send out jets carrying only crew members in an attempt to show that flying conditions are safe despite the volcanic ash. The flights landed without incident, they said. Their losses deepening, European airlines on Sunday stepped up pressure to reopen the skies by....Sun, 18 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200latimes-0f332999557dc783b185d0dbc4a81b80latimesenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/election_2010/8627745.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/election_2010/8627745.stmGordon Brown and David Cameron will seek to regain the election initiative on Sunday after polls suggest a jump in support for the Lib Dems.Sun, 18 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-2a41c7c39705912efb5a4db9f79f48e5bbcenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/election_2010/8626639.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/election_2010/8626639.stmGordon Brown is to claim the election race is "wide open" following opinion polls suggesting a Lib Dem surge after the TV debate.Sat, 17 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-c8dead5cfbef7d2c8fbb094a8f2705d1bbcenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/uk/political%20rivals%20united%20over%20books/3616587http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/uk/political%20rivals%20united%20over%20books/3616587Lord Mandelson and William Hague have hinted that they may be preparing for a hung Parliament - by naming a book about cross-party co-operation as one of their favourites. Both men listed Team Of Rivals: The Political Genius Of Abraham Lincoln in their list of 12 favourite books for retailer Waterstone's.Sat, 17 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200channel4news-88d81ad5d21a7154da8847ad532cbc52channel4newsenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/election_2010/8621119.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/election_2010/8621119.stmGordon Brown, David Cameron and Nick Clegg are less than half an hour from the UK's first prime ministerial TV debate.Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-992dd850208b109c8bd8746b0747a908bbcenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/election-2010/7587595/General-Election-2010-David-Cameron-reaches-out-to-women-voters.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/election-2010/7587595/General-Election-2010-David-Cameron-reaches-out-to-women-voters.htmlDavid Cameron used the launch of the Conservative Party's manifesto to appeal to women, the key group of swing voters.Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-1b5a1a144858fcc36ba8a4605c43be67telegraphenhttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article7091399.ecehttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article7091399.eceGordon Brown promised today to serve a full five years in office if he leads Labour to a fourth term on May 6.Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200sundaytimes-0996208bf56ad3054e4eab1daac2938esundaytimesenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/election_2010/8606332.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/election_2010/8606332.stmThe leaders of Britain's three main parties are set to clash at the final prime minister's questions before elections next month.Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-4b8e07575001426907d693874beb2804bbcenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1263392/Sorry-Lord-Mandelson-You-park-Jag-Ministers-car-gets-tangle-security-barrier.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1263392/Sorry-Lord-Mandelson-You-park-Jag-Ministers-car-gets-tangle-security-barrier.html?ITO=1490Peter Mandelson's hopes of a swift getaway after a Cabinet meeting were thwarted when his Government car tangled with a security barrier – and came off worst.Sun, 04 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200dailymail-c862119dffaa962ffde72cafec6c7e1ddailymailenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/election-2010/7542517/Business-leaders-back-Conservative-National-Insurance-cuts.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/election-2010/7542517/Business-leaders-back-Conservative-National-Insurance-cuts.htmlIn a letter to The Daily Telegraph, 23 of the country's top businessmen have endorsed the shadow chancellor's pledge to halt the increase for those earning less than £45,000 if the Conservatives win the election.Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-6d2db4443b28708f7658e40e4154f710telegraphenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/comment/damianreece/7540123/Scrappage-scheme-a-road-well-travelled.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/comment/damianreece/7540123/Scrappage-scheme-a-road-well-travelled.htmlLord Mandelson's car scrappage scheme has run out road but it was a trip worth making.Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-2ab3cbf5dda3106f54f5c0098eab7753telegraphenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1262227/Tony-Blair-returns-election-trail-hail-Browns-boldness.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1262227/Tony-Blair-returns-election-trail-hail-Browns-boldness.html?ITO=1490The former leader is returning to the centre stage of British politics in what Labour hope will give their campaign an unofficial headstart.Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0200dailymail-fb894b04150b369d04d783299b543da1dailymailenhttp://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20100329/world-news/siemens-eyes-offshore-wind-plant-in-britainhttp://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20100329/world-news/siemens-eyes-offshore-wind-plant-in-britainGerman industrial giant Siemens said today it planned to build an offshore wind plant in Britain, investing some 80 million pounds (120 million dollars) and creating more than 700 jobs. Siemens said it was "currently appraising the suitability...Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0200timesofmalta-88e27e96b178b664cfc7b57e2e756e74timesofmaltaenhttp://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Politics/Alistair-Darling-Admits-He-Threatened-To-Walk-Out-Of-Government-If-Brown-Demoted-Him/Article/201003415586025?f=rsshttp://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Politics/Alistair-Darling-Admits-He-Threatened-To-Walk-Out-Of-Government-If-Brown-Demoted-Him/Article/201003415586025?f=rssAlistair Darling has admitted he threatened to quit Government last year if he was demoted.Sun, 28 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100skynews-099a78c4048122b733585b464db56bceskynewsenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/8579348.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/8579348.stmOpposition MPs will seek answers about claims by ex-minister Stephen Byers that he secured government deals for firms.Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100bbc-14c70f313be19a5fde40c706039d1820bbcenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1259058/BA-Unite-strikes-Unions-final-talks-passengers-face-flight-chaos.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1259058/BA-Unite-strikes-Unions-final-talks-passengers-face-flight-chaos.html?ITO=1490BA boss Willie Walsh and union leader Tony Woodley failed to reach agreement. The walkout will now go ahead at midnight.Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100dailymail-e7d562258c19e4b6676d9ffad528b3dddailymailenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/8575866.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/8575866.stmLord Mandelson denies Labour plans further tax rises after the election while saying all options must be open to cut the deficit.Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100bbc-139b4db8b0a9f4de34d1089750d25b74bbcenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/bIH0iiGs7b8/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/bIH0iiGs7b8/index.html(FT.com) -- Nissan has announced plans to build its much-awaited Leaf electric car in Sunderland, backed by a 20.7m grant from Britain. The government announced on Thursday it would provide 360m in aid to Ford and Nissan for the development of environmentally friendly technologies as it seeks to become a world leader in ultra low-carbon vehicles.Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100cnn-c85ae00ec383e0b120c15e59c50561a0cnnenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8564896.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8564896.stmBusiness Secretary Lord Mandelson announces a 300m euro (£270m) loan guarantee for Vauxhall and Opel, the European arm of General Motors.Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100bbc-85e34a9bbf04f9d40b2b99994e4e5a2cbbcenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1255348/Ashcroft-kept-Tories-dark-tax-decade.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1255348/Ashcroft-kept-Tories-dark-tax-decade.html?ITO=1490The developments came as David Cameron faced new calls to sack Lord Ashcroft after it emerged the peer had apparently kept the party leadership in the dark about his tax status for a decade.Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100dailymail-79f3dc5b6995732f49129e51d8cccabddailymailenhttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article7036464.ecehttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article7036464.eceThe head of the union for civil service mandarins today alleged that bullying was rife across Whitehall and that staff had very little power to respond to abuse by politicians and special advisers.Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100thetimes-9f1108aa76f6dfcf058ab304f06b8b9ethetimesenhttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article7035272.ecehttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article7035272.eceGordon Brown is impatient, gets angry and wont take no for an answer from his staff, Peter Mandelson said today.Sun, 21 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100thetimes-2c4ed53d338ab239e550621472473f1ethetimesenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8526908.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8526908.stmRoyal Bank of Scotland's chief executive should not take a bonus this year, says business secretary Lord Mandelson.Sun, 21 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100bbc-607598efbd6ce3e694004d29ab8afa6fbbcenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1252476/Election-lose-declares-Brown-launches-Operation-Fightback.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1252476/Election-lose-declares-Brown-launches-Operation-Fightback.html?ITO=1490Mr Brown's rallying speech, on his 59th birthday, had raised speculation that he was set to announce an earlier election date than the anticipated May 6 poll.Sun, 21 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100dailymail-6ba1cb0ae1245f849d2f257fa99a4270dailymailenhttp://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_politics_100002_20/02/2010_115056http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_politics_100002_20/02/2010_115056Ministers worried more measures needed LUKE MACGREGOR/REUTERS British Prime Minister Gordon Brown (l) welcomes George Papandreou to 10 Downing Street in London yesterday. Britain is on course for a higher budget deficit this year than Greece after low tax revenues in January.Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100phantis-8ba89363ebb65ccafa57b339c46c9deaphantisenhttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article7034362.ecehttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article7034362.eceGordon Brown will appeal to former Labour voters today to forgive his past mistakes and return to the fold under the party’s election slogan of “A Future Fair for All”.Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100thetimes-2b49cbc374ec2ccf79c4e3db901c739fthetimesenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1252230/Partial-closure-Redcars-Corus-steelplant-threatens-strike-action.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1252230/Partial-closure-Redcars-Corus-steelplant-threatens-strike-action.html?ITO=1490Business Secretary Lord Mandelson and Gordon Brown offered sympathy and platitudes but little hope of practical assistance for its 1,600 workers.Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100dailymail-5dba56a2c33d4b3eaf40b03f0599c246dailymailenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/7271390/MPs-expenses-James-Purnell-becomes-latest-to-quit-Parliament-following-scandal.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/7271390/MPs-expenses-James-Purnell-becomes-latest-to-quit-Parliament-following-scandal.htmlJames Purnell, who walked out of the Cabinet at the height of the expenses scandal calling for Gordon Brown to resign, has surprised Labour by announcing his departure from Parliament.Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100telegraph-b6c2d92a680d8853980e67ad1ae91461telegraphenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/tees/8523382.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/tees/8523382.stmWork to partially mothball the Corus steel plant in Redcar, with the loss of 1,600 jobs, is due to begin.Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100bbc-829bc98da261718d6652985dcfd5496cbbcenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/tees/8521633.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/tees/8521633.stmBusiness Secretary Lord Mandelson says the government will do all it can to save Teesside's Corus steel plant.Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100bbc-dd6ad29a124e1071c99cfae9dab8b7aebbcenhttp://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/industry_sectors/banking_and_finance/article7026957.ecehttp://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/industry_sectors/banking_and_finance/article7026957.eceDubai World would offer its creditors 60 per cent of the money they are owed, under the latest proposal to restructure the company’s $22 billion ($£14 billion) of outstanding debts.Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100sundaytimes-e7ac63c2886b286c9bd31b39fa9f7fb3sundaytimesenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8515125.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8515125.stmDubai's stock market falls 3.5% after a report says Dubai World may offer only 60 cents on the dollar to creditors.Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100bbc-777164b06bb48470321a97ae70dab68fbbcenhttp://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_politics_100002_13/02/2010_114888http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_politics_100002_13/02/2010_114888Papandreou believes bloc’s response to fiscal crisis was weak and uncoordinated A day after the European Union provided Greece with political support in its bid to rescue its public finances, George Papandreou yesterday accused Brussels of being “timid,” lacking coordination and of using Greece as a....Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100phantis-8f3219ebcae998a82f37d79423de198bphantisenhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/thereporters/gavinhewitt/http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/thereporters/gavinhewitt/The financial markets were unconvinced by today's pledge of support for Greece by European leaders. The problem was the lack of detail. Early in the day it was announced that a "deal" had been done but as the hours passed it became apparent that EU leaders had really only given Greece verbal backing.Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100bbc-8e38ffac40c608e866afbdc10b1656dabbcenhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/226231f0-16fd-11df-afcf-00144feab49a,Authorised=false.html?_i_location=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/226231f0-16fd-11df-afcf-00144feab49a.html&_i_referer=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/226231f0-16fd-11df-afcf-00144feab49a,Authorised=false.html?_i_location=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/226231f0-16fd-11df-afcf-00144feab49a.html&_i_referer=Leaders of countries in the eurozone on Thursday promised to help Greece if it slashed its budget deficit, saying they would provide “determined and co-ordinated action if needed to safeguard stability” in the bloc. Under an agreement hammered out in last minute negotiations in Brussels, the....Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100ft-3001b14db556fa8880f436a9acd50411ftenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/retailandconsumer/7200856/Kraft-deserves-public-anger-for-its-decision-to-close-a-Cadbury-factory.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/retailandconsumer/7200856/Kraft-deserves-public-anger-for-its-decision-to-close-a-Cadbury-factory.htmlKraft's Irene Rosenfeld richly deserves public humiliation for her about-turn on manufacturing jobs.Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100telegraph-dcbdd47be59cfe242e98946bd747ab09telegraphenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/retailandconsumer/7199322/Kraft-to-close-Cadbury-plant-it-offered-to-keep-open.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/retailandconsumer/7199322/Kraft-to-close-Cadbury-plant-it-offered-to-keep-open.htmlKraft Foods has gone back on its pledge to keep open a Cadbury factory in Somerdale near Bristol, just weeks after the British chocolate maker accepted its £11.7bn offer.Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100telegraph-f2a72a9b726cd7da4ecd153a197f3952telegraphenhttp://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/industry_sectors/consumer_goods/article7012437.ecehttp://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/industry_sectors/consumer_goods/article7012437.eceCadbury, the British chocolate maker whose heritage stretches back almost two centuries, has finally been bought by Kraft, the US food group.Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100sundaytimes-8c1dae585bb9f5e5ec48218c5de2c272sundaytimesenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1247682/Lord-Mandelson-Tories-disarray-speding-cuts.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1247682/Lord-Mandelson-Tories-disarray-speding-cuts.html?ITO=1490The Business Secretary accused Mr Cameron of 'bobbing around like a cork on water' after the Tory leader rowed back on his economic plans amid growing fears of a 'double dip' recession.Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100dailymail-c37c24adf712a01931b22e14153ca8a0dailymailenhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2010/feb/01/gordon-brown-labour-leaderhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2010/feb/01/gordon-brown-labour-leaderGordon Brown is not the right man for Labour. But if his party suffers election defeat he must stay on as leader for up to a year My general rule with a striking Sunday paper political headline is not to believe it unless I can check my own sources first.Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100guardian-058e05a09ce2c69986a951b9dce4ee4dguardianenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/7080241/Bumpy-road-ahead-as-Britain-limps-out-of-recession.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/7080241/Bumpy-road-ahead-as-Britain-limps-out-of-recession.htmlGordon Brown has acknowledged that there will be "bumpy times ahead" as official figures showed that the country had limped weakly out of recession.Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100telegraph-e7297efa240160ab1cf00c895ce30bb0telegraphenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/8470776.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/8470776.stmNick Clegg says taxpayer-owned RBS is "plain wrong" to fund the takeover of Cadbury, which could cost UK jobs.Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100bbc-034efd60f20aa22aa6308bc9efa21517bbcenhttp://www.dawn.com/wps/wcm/connect/dawn-content-library/dawn/news/world/14-seven-policemen-hurt-in-indian-kashmir-attacks-zj-08http://www.dawn.com/wps/wcm/connect/dawn-content-library/dawn/news/world/14-seven-policemen-hurt-in-indian-kashmir-attacks-zj-08The policemen were injured in two separate incidents; a roadside bomb and a gun attack in southern Pulwama district.Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100dawn-ec240520b57ff9c0a732be70f184c18adawnenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/8462887.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/8462887.stmGordon Brown makes an appeal to middle class voters in his first major campaign speech of the year.Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100bbc-760821b255d34c2ef4e879dbc29c208fbbcenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1243810/Mo-Mowlam-refused-lifesaving-treatment-brain-tumour-falsely-told-PM-benign-Ministers-job.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1243810/Mo-Mowlam-refused-lifesaving-treatment-brain-tumour-falsely-told-PM-benign-Ministers-job.html?ITO=1490Ahead of a new TV drama on the much-loved MP, the MoS can reveal how she insisted on a cancer treatment that would let her continue as a politician - but would eventually kill her.Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100dailymail-0c74b73434fa75267b630a7ae2a5c5f1dailymailenhttp://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/1/14/nation/20100114110733&sec=nationhttp://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/1/14/nation/20100114110733&sec=nationMalaysia will take immediate steps to address the issue of its nationals overstaying in Britain before the next visa review in 2011.Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100thestar-e10e595643a88a138d8c9a9d80ff9e36thestarenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/comment/6844089/Senseless-phantom-flight-epitomises-BA-woes.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/comment/6844089/Senseless-phantom-flight-epitomises-BA-woes.htmlThe story that British Airways managers tell of the empty 747 British Airways flight from Prestwick to London reveals a lot about the disastrous set of problems BA is facing this weekend. The strikes may have been postponed, hopefully for good if the unions have any sense, but the issues which they reveal run deep and are not yet solved.Sat, 19 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100telegraph-b4242c067132017bfdd787948821639etelegraphenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/west_midlands/8415594.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/west_midlands/8415594.stmBusiness Secretary Lord Mandelson tells union leaders he has no power to intervene in the hostile takeover bid for Cadbury.Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100bbc-ae6e7d70359566752100a427e66c25e2bbcenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8411233.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8411233.stmCadbury defends its decision to reject a hostile takeover bid from Kraft, citing its "exceptional growth opportunities".Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100bbc-a8cd470d3ff05c46d48dd47b82ebda1dbbcenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/financetopics/budget/6785629/Alistair-Darling-wanted-tougher-Pre-Budget-report-but-was-overruled-by-Gordon-Brown.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/financetopics/budget/6785629/Alistair-Darling-wanted-tougher-Pre-Budget-report-but-was-overruled-by-Gordon-Brown.htmlAlistair Darling was overruled by Gordon Brown when the Chancellor demanded stronger action - including a VAT hike - to tackle the budget deficit, according to reports.Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100telegraph-ac1cff9c630ecc4085b95eed39d5dc75telegraphenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/financetopics/budget/6772144/Pre-Budget-report-new-tax-on-bankers-bonuses.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/financetopics/budget/6772144/Pre-Budget-report-new-tax-on-bankers-bonuses.htmlWhitehall departments including the Ministry of Defence face painful cuts of more than 10 per cent in their budgets because of the decisions in the pre-Budget report.Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100telegraph-c63b2a040866f74d4f4e0f6cba5de385telegraphenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/comment/6730775/Mandelsons-Milk-Tray-act-takes-the-biscuit.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/comment/6730775/Mandelsons-Milk-Tray-act-takes-the-biscuit.htmlWhat is it about our great leaders? First Gordon Brown, after endless soul-searching, discloses that his favourite biscuit is "anything with a bit of chocolate".Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100telegraph-861f047ce6bbde9c4a6585f05d0682fbtelegraphenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8392791.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8392791.stmA government minister calls on bankers "to come back into the real world" after RBS directors threaten to resign over bonuses.Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100bbc-77a2c99127cc29d29affd79e0c851814bbcenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/8392319.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/8392319.stmLord Mandelson says he would have liked to have become the EU's first "foreign secretary", but is committed to the government.Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100bbc-835715b9e8a006492d9f49aa395c1af4bbcenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1231705/Lord-Mandelson-Fruit--Nut-favourite---I-stop-Cadbury-bought.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1231705/Lord-Mandelson-Fruit--Nut-favourite---I-stop-Cadbury-bought.html?ITO=1490Business Secretary Lord Mandelson has revealed a lifelong weakness for Cadbury Fruit & Nut - as he took delivery of thousands of coupons from Mail on Sunday readers urging him to try to keep the company British.Sun, 29 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100dailymail-5c82fa773012a8179bc70f206abafee9dailymailenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/business_money/brown%20china%20can%20boost%20uk%20recovery/3434402http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/business_money/brown%20china%20can%20boost%20uk%20recovery/3434402Prime Minister Gordon Brown is set to outline his hope that investment from China can secure recovery in the UK economy at the CBI annual conference today.Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100channel4news-76ef90a68abb95f86bde2fd83f906a2achannel4newsenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/uk/iraq%20wars%20appalling%20mod%20failures/3433007http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/uk/iraq%20wars%20appalling%20mod%20failures/3433007Updated on 22 November 2009 Source PA News A leaked Government report on "lessons learnt" after the Iraq war reveals "appalling" failures that left the British Army ill-equipped for battle and the subsequent occupation, it has been reported. The documents, obtained by The Sunday Telegraph, emerged....Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100channel4news-71476cad0142efb266ad6a82e9ab5ab6channel4newsenhttp://article.wn.com/view/2009/11/21/Blairs_EU_bid_halted_by_egos_revenge/http://article.wn.com/view/2009/11/21/Blairs_EU_bid_halted_by_egos_revenge/Labour peer Baroness Ashton has been selected as the EU's high representative of foreign affairs and security. Baroness Ashton, currently EU Commissioner, was chosen for the A Belgian federalist and a former chairman of Hertfordshire Health Authority were ushered into Europe's two grandest jobs....Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100eirepost-af7f649efe164ab08f0c3a74f5fa16e2eirepostenhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/1a081faa-d531-11de-81ee-00144feabdc0,Authorised=false.html?_i_location=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/1a081faa-d531-11de-81ee-00144feabdc0.html&_i_referer=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/1a081faa-d531-11de-81ee-00144feabdc0,Authorised=false.html?_i_location=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/1a081faa-d531-11de-81ee-00144feabdc0.html&_i_referer=By George Parker, Tony Barber and Josh Chaffin in Brussels Published: November 19 2009 17:32 | Last updated: November 20 2009 09:59 and Baroness Ashton were welcomed by world leaders as Europe’s first full-time president and foreign policy chief, even as a chorus of critics questioned their relatively low profiles on the world stage.Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100ft-34cc3a7f2a6a24c6b4bfff534c2f36f9ften