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Please acknowledge EMM when (re)using this material.http://emm.newsexplorer.eu/NewsExplorer/entities/en/9173.htmlenhttp://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.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/crime/article6999124.ecehttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/crime/article6999124.eceDavid Cameron insisted yesterday that the Doncaster torture case was not an “isolated incident of evil” as he warned that Britain was in danger of becoming an “irresponsible society”.Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100thetimes-ad2f21b5a2e27835d32c1e9c0a42fcdbthetimesenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/6781881/MPs-expenses-Quentin-Davies-claims-for-a-bell-tower.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/6781881/MPs-expenses-Quentin-Davies-claims-for-a-bell-tower.htmlQuentin Davies, the Defence Minister, included the £20,000 cost of repairing a bell tower at the 18th century listed mansion he designated as his second home with his claim for second home expenses.Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100telegraph-07430b2b0f601ba7944b0eb9202d584dtelegraphenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/mps-expenses/6783211/MPs-milked-expenses-system-for-10-million-in-months-before-reforms.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/mps-expenses/6783211/MPs-milked-expenses-system-for-10-million-in-months-before-reforms.htmlMPs went on a multi-million-pound spending spree last year in the run-up to a clampdown on parliamentary expensesThu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100telegraph-77db402d795da74e039deb5cf8b5a252telegraphenhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/19baa9c0-e4b1-11de-96a2-00144feab49a,Authorised=false.html?_i_location=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/19baa9c0-e4b1-11de-96a2-00144feab49a.html&_i_referer=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/19baa9c0-e4b1-11de-96a2-00144feab49a,Authorised=false.html?_i_location=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/19baa9c0-e4b1-11de-96a2-00144feab49a.html&_i_referer=A rise in national insurance and a squeeze on public sector pay were announced by Alistair Darling, Britain’s chancellor of the exchequer, on Wednesday in what was his final pre-Budget report before a probable general election in May. The chancellor sought to paint a clear political dividing line with the opposition Conservatives.Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100ft-cf6fd7b96bdd445e0a741e0c6ec34cb5ftenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/8361236.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/8361236.stmThe salaries of top public sector bosses must be reined in, according to Labour's deputy leader Harriet Harman.Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100bbc-2e779d207c31752b3948ea091e403af9bbcenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8325326.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8325326.stmThe Royal Mail and union leaders are to hold fresh talks later aimed at resolving the postal workers strike.Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100bbc-b83f40b5236aaded274676cc35acfc75bbcenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/royal-mail/6430400/Royal-Mail-head-hopeful-postal-strike-can-be-averted.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/royal-mail/6430400/Royal-Mail-head-hopeful-postal-strike-can-be-averted.htmlAdam Crozier has expressed hope that ''common sense'' would prevail when leaders of the Communication Workers Union resume talks with bosses to avoid further crippling postal strikes.Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-00ddb44505314db6d762f27bb98da1b3telegraphenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/8306006.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/8306006.stmThe DUP's nine MPs are asked to pay back a total of more than £14,000 in expense claims, the party reveals.Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200bbc-40b50f91bfa33cd97905fd4d4ef24a57bbcenhttp://www.euronews.net/2009/10/09/cameron-promises-brighter-future/http://www.euronews.net/2009/10/09/cameron-promises-brighter-future/The British Conservative leader David Cameron has given his final speech to the party faithful before next year’s general election. Speaking at the party conference in Manchester he underlined the party’s priority was re-balancing the UK budget, and although he promised a “steep climb”, he said “the view from the summit will be worth it.Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200euronews-en-5e9cf495400f4bcb55ad6f2b5330c2e2euronews-enenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/FMT?http://newsforums.bbc.co.uk/nol/thread.jspa?forumID=7088http://news.bbc.co.uk/FMT?http://newsforums.bbc.co.uk/nol/thread.jspa?forumID=7088David Cameron will deliver the final conference speech later. What do you want to hear from him?Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200bbc-23f6f32b69f43927ef36c7e7aa9a9bdcbbcenhttp://www.24dash.com/news/Central_Government/2009-10-06-Tories-one-year-pay-freeze-for-public-sector-workershttp://www.24dash.com/news/Central_Government/2009-10-06-Tories-one-year-pay-freeze-for-public-sector-workersA Conservative Government would impose a one-year pay freeze on the majority of public sector workers as part of a package of austerity measures designed to get the state deficit under control, shadow chancellor George Osborne said today. The Tory proposal goes beyond Chancellor Alistair Darling's....Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +020024dash-acf88917f151ea1d216b912edd4e56e024dashenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1218339/Pay-freeze-750-000-public-sector-workers-demands-Darling.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1218339/Pay-freeze-750-000-public-sector-workers-demands-Darling.html?ITO=1490Around 750,000 top-paid staff on the state payroll will be targeted in the Government's bid to keep costs down.Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200dailymail-f1416cfb041bcf07a6e0044589d6dd99dailymailenhttp://www.24dash.com/news/Central_Government/2009-10-05-Cameron-announces-programme-to-tackle-jobs-crisishttp://www.24dash.com/news/Central_Government/2009-10-05-Cameron-announces-programme-to-tackle-jobs-crisisDavid Cameron today unveiled what he said was "the biggest, boldest programme to get Britain working that this country has ever seen". The package of policies to beat what the Conservative leader called "a jobs crisis" included a new promise to waive employer national insurance on the first 10....Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +020024dash-2ed7dd14bb7bef55e9c40ae7919e896a24dashenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/uk/darling+freezes+pay+for+top+earners/3372897http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/uk/darling+freezes+pay+for+top+earners/3372897Updated on 05 October 2009 Source PA News The highest earners in the public sector have been given notice by Alistair Darling that they are in line for a salary freeze next year. The Chancellor has written to the chairs of the salary review bodies urging that there should be no pay rise for about....Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200channel4news-4f1f173d7cccd8a9139afb00775d48f2channel4newsenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1216555/Miliband-v-Miliband-job-Mandelson-set-Energy-Secretary.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1216555/Miliband-v-Miliband-job-Mandelson-set-Energy-Secretary.html?ITO=1490The devastating verdict on the Prime Minister was delivered by senior Labour Left-winger Alan Simpson who claimed Downing Street had a 'last days of Hitler bunker mentality'.Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200dailymail-76e21009ee6afc23faf131a4a90d8100dailymailenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/6211885/George-Osborne-accuses-Labour-of-hiding-14bn-tax-bombshell.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/6211885/George-Osborne-accuses-Labour-of-hiding-14bn-tax-bombshell.htmlThe political row over public spending reached new heights as George Osborne the Shadow Chancellor accused Labour of concealing a £14 billion "income tax bombshell."Sun, 20 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-d5be459b7021d788bdb310ed93a40b49telegraphenhttp://www.24dash.com/news/Central_Government/2009-09-08-Cameron-vows-to-slash-Westminster-pay-perks-costs-and-MPshttp://www.24dash.com/news/Central_Government/2009-09-08-Cameron-vows-to-slash-Westminster-pay-perks-costs-and-MPsDavid Cameron laid down the gauntlet to Gordon Brown today by pledging to slash pay, perks and costs at Westminster. The Tory leader set out plans to cut the number of MPs by 10%, reduce ministerial salaries and do away with subsidised food and drink. Although the 500 million annual bill for running....Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +020024dash-79aaef1eebee0d12aa7006ab341b15fb24dashenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8154740.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8154740.stmControversial former bank boss Sir Fred Goodwin was among visitors to the PM's country home, Chequers last year.Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200bbc-4a3f995c2a89e80b001c25a99e9d9b4abbcenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/conservative/5751343/Conservatives-review-each-quango-to-see-if-it-can-be-abolished.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/conservative/5751343/Conservatives-review-each-quango-to-see-if-it-can-be-abolished.htmlThe Conservatives are reviewing each quango to see if it can be abolished and responsibility transferred to local people David Cameron will announce today.Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-3bb25b04095502cf4c6a696f8cb65a3ftelegraphenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/elderhealth/5533607/Britons-could-pay-12000-inheritance-levy-in-return-for-free-elderly-care.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/elderhealth/5533607/Britons-could-pay-12000-inheritance-levy-in-return-for-free-elderly-care.htmlBritons who fear having to sell their homes in old age to pay for health treatment could instead pay the Government up to £12000 for longterm care under new proposals being considered by ministers.Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-2a2d0364b014671fa7d2363feea81581telegraphenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8087814.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8087814.stmGordon Brown pledges not to "walk away", despite calls from ex-Lord Chancellor Lord Falconer for a debate on his leadership.Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200bbc-12276944cb87394fd354dd645004c126bbcenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/8087814.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/8087814.stmEx-Lord Chancellor Lord Falconer calls for a debate on Gordon Brown's leadership, as Labour braces for "terrible" European election results.Sun, 07 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200bbc-0ba55a5d8c45968e94ed62d5282f04f7bbcenhttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article6441212.ece#cid=OTC-RSS&attr=797084http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article6441212.ece#cid=OTC-RSS&attr=797084Gordon Brown survived to fight another day as he used a Cabinet reshuffle yesterday to bolster his battered authority while waiting for the full scale of Labour’s election losses to sink in.Sat, 06 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200thetimes-14e1691079fb427cac552f0ece3d19a3thetimesenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/rugbyunion/article-1191233/Cheetahs-24-British-Irish-Lions-26-Hook-saviour-tourists-maintain-perfect-start.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/rugbyunion/article-1191233/Cheetahs-24-British-Irish-Lions-26-Hook-saviour-tourists-maintain-perfect-start.html?ITO=1490A juggernaut Lions front-row of Andrew Sheridan, Ross Ford and Euan Murray looked to have made its mark, but the game's second scrum disintegrated into a brawl. Lions flanker Stephen Ferris and Cheetahs lock Nico Breedt wrestled on the floor, while several other players also got involved before....Sat, 06 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200dailymail-d8f0048b9aea9928793afbbc4693eff3dailymailenhttp://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/2468222/Its-now-time-for-a-new-Cabinet.html?OTC-RSS&ATTR=Newshttp://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/2468222/Its-now-time-for-a-new-Cabinet.html?OTC-RSS&ATTR=NewsPM GORDON Brown's Cabinet is left creaking after his big reshuffle is left a shamblesSat, 06 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200thesun-3cd0f9ab6f5656619d28485e64a44f9dthesunenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/H-_WNQANk-8/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/H-_WNQANk-8/index.htmlBritish Prime Minister Gordon Brown began a government reshuffle Friday which is crucial to his political survival and marks a reassertion of his authority.Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200cnn-84dc83d66b341de1982c9cd27293b437cnnenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/FMT?http://newsforums.bbc.co.uk/nol/thread.jspa?forumID=6550http://news.bbc.co.uk/FMT?http://newsforums.bbc.co.uk/nol/thread.jspa?forumID=6550James Purnell has stepped down from the cabinet and told Gordon Brown to "stand aside". What now?Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200bbc-895733b880a118f715fed6d4ccb9eb74bbcenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/transport/5428625/LDV-on-the-brink-as-Weststar-deal-collapses.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/transport/5428625/LDV-on-the-brink-as-Weststar-deal-collapses.htmlThe future of LDV has been thrown into doubt after the company reapplied to enter administration with its potential buyer on the brink of withdrawing.Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-b039bdb749e7585a0c5d2150f304f92dtelegraphenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/defence/5360033/Gurkhas-in-Britain-a-timeline-of-their-campaign-to-stay.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/defence/5360033/Gurkhas-in-Britain-a-timeline-of-their-campaign-to-stay.htmlVeteran Gurkhas have fought long and hard for the right to settle in Britain the country for which they were prepared to lay down their lives.Thu, 21 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-d105813ec5d0907f4fc242838b3b7a22telegraphenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8027606.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8027606.stmGordon Brown wins a series of Commons votes on MPs' expenses, but the Tories say the government is losing its authority.Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200bbc-74232d32f5de7eff2a5425b9355e90a3bbcenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/labour/5181510/Labour-general-secretary-Ray-Collins-denies-involvement-in-Tory-smear-website.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/labour/5181510/Labour-general-secretary-Ray-Collins-denies-involvement-in-Tory-smear-website.htmlLabour's general secretary Ray Collins has been forced to deny involvement in the Tory smears website that has sent the government sliding in the polls.Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-58134e00707f6207ffb6a66bc78cc89btelegraphenhttp://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article2383473.ece?OTC-RSS&ATTR=Newshttp://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article2383473.ece?OTC-RSS&ATTR=NewsSENIOR Labour MPs try to shore up Jacqui Smith — as others are tipped for her roleSat, 18 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200thesun-736602a6af791cc6dc6f25109ca7aea7thesunenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/gordon-brown/5146232/Calls-for-inquiry-into-email-smear-scandal.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/gordon-brown/5146232/Calls-for-inquiry-into-email-smear-scandal.htmlGordon Brown is under pressure to call an independent inquiry into the behaviour of his inner circle of ministers and advisers over Downing Street's "sordid" attempts to spread smears about leading Conservative figures.Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-38d930820d64bcadad4152b4a20bee9ctelegraphenhttp://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article2373192.ece?OTC-RSS&ATTR=Newshttp://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article2373192.ece?OTC-RSS&ATTR=NewsTHE Conservative Party have demanded a personal apology from Gordon Brown after details emerged of disgusting alleged smear emails that forced his top aide to quit. Damian McBride resigned after admitting sending “juvenile and inappropriate” emails from his Downing Street account to former Labour spin doctor Derek Draper.Sun, 12 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200thesun-20e782a91cf14b836d56eb3aadac48a8thesunenhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/d217ed3e-08d9-11de-b8b0-0000779fd2ac.htmlhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/d217ed3e-08d9-11de-b8b0-0000779fd2ac.htmlWhitehall should break with 150 years of tradition and allow ministers to appoint senior civil servants, said a leading think-tank on Wednesday – with the idea receiving a qualified endorsement from Liam Byrne, the Cabinet minister in charge of the civil service.Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100ft-a565bd7c8addaa66ae69d41814cdef54ftenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1113782/Teachers-offered-10-000-golden-handcuffs-stay-toughest-secondary-schools.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1113782/Teachers-offered-10-000-golden-handcuffs-stay-toughest-secondary-schools.html?ITO=1490Teachers will be offered £10,000 ‘golden handcuffs’ payments to keep working at the worst-performing secondary schools, it emerged today.Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100dailymail-221844a89083ade7d052b89dae20220ddailymailenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1102316/Church-row-leading-Bishops-attack-Labours-morally-corrupt-credit-crunch-policies.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1102316/Church-row-leading-Bishops-attack-Labours-morally-corrupt-credit-crunch-policies.html?ITO=1490Labour is locked in an unholy row with leading Church of England bishops who have blamed the government for family breakdown, debt addiction and a growing wealth gap.Sun, 28 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100dailymail-18128c9bc83d3cc64b1fc5b5d9c37b03dailymailenhttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article5353864.ece#cid=OTC-RSS&attr=797084http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article5353864.ece#cid=OTC-RSS&attr=797084Nearly 100,000 retired public sector workers face a signficant reduction in their annual pension following a massive pensions blunder dating from 1978, the Government admitted today.Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100thetimes-7b9b41c758f60dad7971b6ce7f244feethetimesenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1090649/So-exactly-DID-Jacqui-Smith-know-arrested-Tory-MP-Damian-Green.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1090649/So-exactly-DID-Jacqui-Smith-know-arrested-Tory-MP-Damian-Green.html?ITO=1490Cabinet Ministers have turned their wrath on Jacqui Smith in the storm over the arrest of a Tory MP. The Home Secretary's refusal to apologise plunged the Government deeper into a constitutional crisis.Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100dailymail-2ac0a1e8153753f4a53351109754a095dailymailenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/financetopics/budget/3507810/Pre-Budget-report-Gordon-Brown-takes-16billion-gamble-to-kick-start-economy.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/financetopics/budget/3507810/Pre-Budget-report-Gordon-Brown-takes-16billion-gamble-to-kick-start-economy.htmlGordon Brown will gamble £16 billion on a series of tax cuts to try to kick start the economy and fend off the effects of the recession.Sun, 23 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100telegraph-38a5991c4f1725970f773117a40d7feftelegraphenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/uk/tories+cling+to+poll+lead/2839667http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/uk/tories+cling+to+poll+lead/2839667The Tories are clinging on to their double-digit lead over Labour, according to a new poll. The ICM survey for the Sunday Mirror found the Conservatives still 11 points ahead of Labour - suggesting talk of a 2009 general election may be premature. There has been a flurry of speculation that Gordon....Sun, 23 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100channel4news-71f8f746df1d2e4aaaaa31565c55dfdachannel4newsenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1086764/France-sparks-diplomatic-row-cancelling-flight-deporting-England-bound-illegal-immigrants.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1086764/France-sparks-diplomatic-row-cancelling-flight-deporting-England-bound-illegal-immigrants.html?ITO=1490France last night triggered a diplomatic row by pulling out of a plan to deport England-bound illegal immigrants from Calais.Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100dailymail-cc84c33e9654c8fe7e0a47acf6b1d827dailymailenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1086317/British-taxpayers-foot-send-home-illegal-immigrants-UK.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1086317/British-taxpayers-foot-send-home-illegal-immigrants-UK.html?ITO=1490British taxpayers are facing a multi-million pound bill for sending home illegal immigrants who have not even set foot in the UK.Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100dailymail-4a614592c928c36d825d2317359e2113dailymailenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/3375123/Class-divide-in-in-decline-report-says.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/3375123/Class-divide-in-in-decline-report-says.htmlIt cites a "statistically significant" decline in the importance of class background in GCSE results of children born in 1990, compared with earlier generations. However there is still along way to go, as critics believe the report shows only a "fractional improvement" after a decade in which Labour has spent billions on improving equality.Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100telegraph-cc9d9aaba3556ce25f4adaabbb4deadatelegraphenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7692933.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7692933.stmOfficials insist the idea of a national day remains alive despite a minister saying there are no plans for one at present.Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100bbc-9df429826fd2536594595a3568813e08bbcenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/labour/3139987/Peter-Mandelson-Tony-Blair-told-me-to-accept-Gordon-Browns-Cabinet-offer.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/labour/3139987/Peter-Mandelson-Tony-Blair-told-me-to-accept-Gordon-Browns-Cabinet-offer.htmlFormer Prime Minister advised Peter Mandelson that it was a "nobrainer" to accept a job in Gordon Brown's Cabinet the outgoing European trade commissioner has revealed.Sun, 05 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-b6bccdf52d8f59867a7ad815f3fca5e2telegraphenhttp://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article1769104.ece#OTC-RSS&ATTR=Newshttp://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article1769104.ece#OTC-RSS&ATTR=NewsPETER Mandelson’s return to the Cabinet will make the Government “stronger”, one of Gordon Brown’s closest allies said today. Ed Miliband, who was appointed to the new post of Energy and Climate Change Secretary yesterday said that Mr Mandelson was a person of “immense talent” who would be good for British business.Sat, 04 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0200thesun-b1e8fb0175077e670df5e84dc032658bthesunenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/labour/3129036/Peter-Mandelsons-Cabinet-return-in-Gordon-Brown-reshuffle-stuns-Westminster.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/labour/3129036/Peter-Mandelsons-Cabinet-return-in-Gordon-Brown-reshuffle-stuns-Westminster.htmlPeter Mandelson has been brought back into the Cabinet by Gordon Brown in a surprise decision described as "perplexing" and "bizarre" by Labour MPs and the Tories.Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-0bc4ce788806969e535ce31ebfd7169ctelegraphenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7647546.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7647546.stmDowning Street cools expectations of an imminent reshuffle, saying Gordon Brown is "focused on other issues".Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0200bbc-de8e526e6a77dcf80e943e9a23e475a6bbcenhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/82b25f6a-897a-11dd-8371-0000779fd18c.htmlhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/82b25f6a-897a-11dd-8371-0000779fd18c.htmlBy George Parker in Manchester Published: September 23 2008 16:12 | Last updated: September 23 2008 23:36 Gordon Brown won some political breathing space on Tuesday with an impassioned speech to the Labour conference, in effect telling his critics to keep faith with him during the financial crisis.Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0200ft-f27814eebcd67115bd04aef528ffb111ftenhttp://www.euronews.net/en/article/24/09/2008/brown-makes-party-conference-speech/http://www.euronews.net/en/article/24/09/2008/brown-makes-party-conference-speech/Welcomed on stage by his wife Sarah -Is this the kiss that will revive Gordon Brown’s ailing premireship? In a crucial speech to his Party conference, the British Prime Minister attempted to turn round both his and his government’s political fortunes. And, Brown claimed he was the right man to lead Britain through tough economic times.Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0200euronews-en-ea56816edbb2ae7311be87a8dbe1aa13euronews-enenhttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article4749202.ece#cid=OTC-RSS&attr=797084http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article4749202.ece#cid=OTC-RSS&attr=797084AFTER months of cogitation and research, the government has finally come up with a way to celebrate Gordon Brown’s proposed new “British” bank holiday. Drinking. Also morris dancing. And anything that can be done “cheaply, so people get involved”.Sun, 14 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0200thetimes-2be0344c7b5b582569e0d32283448d0ethetimesenhttp://www.24dash.com/news/Central_Government/2008-09-08-MPs-and-peers-call-for-cuts-in-immigrationhttp://www.24dash.com/news/Central_Government/2008-09-08-MPs-and-peers-call-for-cuts-in-immigrationA new coalition of MPs and peers from all parties, including a senior churchman and an ethnic minority peer, today demanded significant cuts in immigration. The Cross-Party Group on Balanced Migration is calling for a policy of balanced migration, under which immigration levels are capped in line....Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +020024dash-56a29734614025cea1ef2a90e714298824dashenhttp://www.24dash.com/news/Communities/2008-08-21-Migration-from-Eastern-Europe-falls-to-new-lowhttp://www.24dash.com/news/Communities/2008-08-21-Migration-from-Eastern-Europe-falls-to-new-lowThe number of Eastern European migrants coming to work in the UK has fallen to its lowest level since accession, according to statistics published by the Home Office today. The figures show that between April and June 2008 there were 40,000 applications to the Worker Registration Scheme from....Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +020024dash-f7ece0aeec4ec46e6e492e72ae6b638024dashenhttp://www.thehindu.com/2008/08/18/stories/2008081855441300.htmhttp://www.thehindu.com/2008/08/18/stories/2008081855441300.htmLONDON: Overseas students, including those from India, will now have one more hoop to pass through before they are allowed the privilege of reading at a British university. Students, on courses for longer than 12 months, will have to show they have sufficient funds to pay their first year of fee, plus £9,600 to cover their first year.Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0200Hindu-ab9675b20d34a3a5b1b5395ed754efdcHinduenhttp://www.thehindu.com/2008/07/31/stories/2008073161491000.htmhttp://www.thehindu.com/2008/07/31/stories/2008073161491000.htmLondon: Britain on Wednesday unveiled stricter visa rules under which students from India and other non-European countries will require to provide their fingerprints and prove that they have money to support themselves. Official ...Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200Hindu-1f6835f3d955aa8a3af84fdf09c46160Hinduenhttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article4387090.ece#cid=OTC-RSS&attr=797084http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article4387090.ece#cid=OTC-RSS&attr=797084Teenage foreign brides and bridegrooms are to be barred from entering Britain on marriage visas under measures announced yesterday to tackle forced weddings.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200sundaytimes-4c3d837b1f0c125b401455adc3559750sundaytimesenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7506089.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7506089.stmIllegal immigrants will be able to pay a "bail bond" to avoid being sent to a detention centre, under Home Office plans.Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200bbc-c2e1d39558ca7aeef844a444c9715ebbbbcenhttp://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/Killers-among-2400-deported-foreign.4237896.jphttp://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/Killers-among-2400-deported-foreign.4237896.jpMORE than a dozen killers and nearly 140 sex offenders have been deported from Britain since the start of the year, new Home Office figures show.Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200YorkshirePost-f58ee07d62afb0199d27a1c25866c9b2YorkshirePostenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/oxfordshire/7462906.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/oxfordshire/7462906.stmPolice shut a road leading to an immigration detention centre in Oxfordshire following an "incident".Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200bbc-4a78db96ab327d606ba8c86388c8eaffbbcenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1023920/August-bank-holiday-renamed-Britishness-Day-says-minister.htmlhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1023920/August-bank-holiday-renamed-Britishness-Day-says-minister.htmlThe August Bank Holiday should be renamed 'Britishness Day' and should be a celebration of everything we love about the country.Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200dailymail-c04959cac29ca7be015111ec07f19426dailymailenhttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article3953637.ece#cid=OTC-RSS&attr=797084http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article3953637.ece#cid=OTC-RSS&attr=797084Seven government ministers, including Ruth Kelly, the transport secretary, and Des Browne, the defence secretary – both Roman Catholics – are expected to join about 200 MPs backing a lower time limit on abortions for non-medical reasons.Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200sundaytimes-e759171d4366fb21e69f9fd1557a3bcesundaytimesenhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080507/wl_uk_afp/britainimmigrationfblengprhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080507/wl_uk_afp/britainimmigrationfblengprAFP - Non-European footballers who cannot speak English will be barred from England's big-money Premier League under tougher immigration rules to be introduced this year, reports said Wednesday.Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200news-yahoo-7caee84e6d17175b195fdb935a622fe9news-yahooenhttp://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article1130376.ece#OTC-RSS&ATTR=Newshttp://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article1130376.ece#OTC-RSS&ATTR=NewsTHE Home Office will today announce plans for the new points-based immigration system for people who want to work in the UK. A spokeswoman said it would publish proposals for “much tighter” rules for skilled and temporary workers. She said the objective is to manage migration “in the national....Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200thesun-1c7516992bf21432d3170e4f2f8ad4a6thesunenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/politics/domestic_politics/labour+regroups+after+poll+defeat/2142957?intcmp=rss_news_itnnewshttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/politics/domestic_politics/labour+regroups+after+poll+defeat/2142957?intcmp=rss_news_itnnewsLabour focuses on regaining the political initiative ahead of next month's by-election in Crewe. James Blake reports.Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200channel4news-d38695fa4500f57c55ea01f56c1af084channel4newsenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7383493.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7383493.stmThere has been a dramatic rise in the number of employers being prosecuted for hiring illegal immigrants, the BBC learns.Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200bbc-291c2cabb56903e4c857ca319c163673bbcenhttp://www.euronews.net/index.php?article=484696&lng=1&option=1http://www.euronews.net/index.php?article=484696&lng=1&option=1British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has said his Labour Party "will recover" from its worst election defeat in 40 years.Sun, 04 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200euronews-en-cedb14262d8e1b5f5782347023f1c7e6euronews-enenhttp://www.dailyexpress.co.uk/posts/view/43080http://www.dailyexpress.co.uk/posts/view/43080The IPPR report highlighted the huge gulf between the reality and Government predictions that EU expansion in 2004 would lead to just tens of thousands coming to Britain. At least 765,690 came under the Worker Registration scheme. The A8 countries – Poland, Czech Repu­blic, Est­onia, Hungary,....Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200dailyexpress-63bb6992d7b44c69db1579a46d948f9adailyexpressenhttp://www.thepeninsulaqatar.com/Display_news.asp?section=World_News&month=April2008&file=World_News2008042633151.xmlhttp://www.thepeninsulaqatar.com/Display_news.asp?section=World_News&month=April2008&file=World_News2008042633151.xmlWeb posted at: 4/26/2008 3:31:51 Source ::: The Guardian/afp London • European air travellers to Britain will be screened with automatic facial recognition technology from this summer in a bid to tighten security and ease congestion, the government said yesterday.Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0200thepeninsulaqatar-a72e2706126e950d70a9ca8807b9c004thepeninsulaqatarenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7366694.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7366694.stmAirports are to introduce a trial of automated facial recognition technology, the government says.Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0200bbc-49d93f57fb63383cbcdf789386b9b513bbcenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=560765&in_page_id=1770&ito=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=560765&in_page_id=1770&ito=1490Gordon Brown faced an explosive rift with Chancellor Alistair Darling last night after the Treasury signalled it was ready to give in to a Labour revolt over the Prime Minister's decision to scrap the 10p tax rate. The growing division between the two men burst into the open when junior Finance....Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0200dailymail-1edfaffa6bf095e637380e13cd241824dailymailenhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/3bd0159c-0d83-11dd-b90a-0000779fd2ac.htmlhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/3bd0159c-0d83-11dd-b90a-0000779fd2ac.htmlWith home improvement programmes dominating the primetime TV schedules and house prices considered a respectable, even mandatory, dinner party topic, it is scarcely surprising that in the past decade Britain has become a nation of landlords. According to the Council of Mortgage Lenders, the number of residential mortgages in Britain has grown by 1.Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0200ft-f785ff5e2a437d65d642318db11fa87dftenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=558089&in_page_id=1766&ito=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=558089&in_page_id=1766&ito=1490A crackdown on migrant workers was ruled unlawful by a judge. Ministers had said a number of foreigners should be sent home for failing to carry out the highly-skilled work that was a condition of their entry visasWed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0200dailymail-0c3d183866231cda172cecfe8c13bafcdailymailenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7338950.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7338950.stmThe three leading London mayoral hopefuls back an amnesty on illegal immigrants who have lived in the UK more than four years.Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0200bbc-0e24c43436218d46b4853f2fefc31945bbcenhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2008/apr/01/immigrationpolicy.immigration?gusrc=rss&feed=politicshttp://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2008/apr/01/immigrationpolicy.immigration?gusrc=rss&feed=politicsHome office ministers attempt to quell row after Lords committee report supports Conservative calls to limit non-European migrationTue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0200guardian-180009c03fa02cf42f78194c0db016b5guardianenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=550793&in_page_id=1770&ito=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=550793&in_page_id=1770&ito=1490Hundreds of illegal immigrants are working in care homes for the elderly, a leaked Home Office report reveals. Many are using fake documents, raising questions over the effectiveness of immigration controls and Criminal Records Bureau checks in protecting the vulnerable.Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0200dailymail-330e5b2ca8a6308fa1282be21e62782ddailymailenhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2008/mar/30/immigration.longtermcare?gusrc=rss&feed=uknewshttp://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2008/mar/30/immigration.longtermcare?gusrc=rss&feed=uknewsHundreds of illegal immigrants have found work in British care homes, according to a leaked government reportSun, 30 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100guardian-79cc8e8c42a130210d9c18f6e1dfe200guardianenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=529968&in_page_id=1770&ito=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=529968&in_page_id=1770&ito=1490Blundering police officers put a group of illegal immigrants on a train, gave each of them free tickets and told them to make their way to a detention centre 80 miles away under their own steam. Unsurprisingly, none of the nine reported to the centre and all nine disappeared on their journey from Cambridge to Croydon.Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100dailymail-7e8d299e67d7be99c28248319c254b92dailymailenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=522820&in_page_id=1770&ito=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=522820&in_page_id=1770&ito=1490Home Secretary Jacqui Smith said: "The introduction of our Australian-style points system will ensure that only those with skills the country needs can come to work and study. "Today's proposals are part of the biggest changes to British immigration policy in a generation, which include a new deal....Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0100dailymail-4cbb81580ed2806210bdf953e8160fcadailymailenhttp://www.dailyexpress.co.uk/posts/view/36231http://www.dailyexpress.co.uk/posts/view/36231A new immigration crisis loomed last night after figures revealed a slump in deportations of asylum cheats while applications for jobs and benefits by economic migrants are soaring.Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0100dailyexpress-8f3662368a3b6defbaf8614812810df0dailyexpressenhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2008/feb/20/immigrationpolicy.immigration?gusrc=rss&feed=networkfronthttp://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2008/feb/20/immigrationpolicy.immigration?gusrc=rss&feed=networkfrontMigrants coming to Britain will be put on probation and be forced to earn their citizenship rights under a new deal outlined today by the home secretary, Jacqui Smith. In a bid to allay public concerns about the impact of migration on public services, Smith said that the new scheme would ensure that....Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0100guardian-072bf1101b52f955f49e0f1a6c5aeb7eguardianenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=514097&in_page_id=1770&ito=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=514097&in_page_id=1770&ito=1490Restrictions on numbers of workers who can come to Britain from the Indian subcontinent and elsewhere have tightened since employment rights were given to Eastern Europeans. The Immigration Advisory Service says the crisis is causing "irreparable damage" to Britain's curry industry, which is mostly....Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0100dailymail-4fab3fae1a7f80312c78f25300c7b43edailymailenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7207497.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7207497.stmJames Purnell becomes work and pensions secretary in a reshuffle following Peter Hain's resignation from cabinet.Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100bbc-75e0bfe7f497edd29d1f88e54de0a7cbbbcenhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/immigration/story/0,,2240843,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=11http://www.guardian.co.uk/immigration/story/0,,2240843,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=11· Watford's Bangura gets work permit to stay at club · Home Office drops bid to return him to Sierra LeoneTue, 15 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100guardian-2b8aeee7d549cf2f809d407e93bc387fguardianenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7154402.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7154402.stmA Norfolk man has been sentenced to 15 months in a US jail after he pleads guilty to forging visa applications for UK families.Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100bbc-80010977ded7649dba415ea8414d96fbbbcenhttp://www.jis.gov.jm/officePM/html/20071219T090000-0500_13808_JIS_MAJOR_CHANGES__PROPOSED_FOR_UK_VISA_REGULATIONS.asphttp://www.jis.gov.jm/officePM/html/20071219T090000-0500_13808_JIS_MAJOR_CHANGES__PROPOSED_FOR_UK_VISA_REGULATIONS.aspMajor changes have been proposed for United Kingdom (UK) immigration and visa regulations next year. The British Home Office today (December 18) announced a consultation to seek the views on a proposed tightening of the rules on visitors' visas that could fundamentally alter the way people are allowed to visit Britain.Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100jis-5e140a9990014a2ad10349eac7cfa162jisenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/202970735/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/202970735/index.htmlThe 19-year-old Bangura was ordered deported on December 11 because an asylum and immigration tribunal ruled that he exaggerated the risk to his life if he was to return to Sierra Leone. However, Watford officials on Wednesday met with Home Office minister Liam Byrne, who approved a request to apply for a work permit for the player.Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100cnn-9e0b086dbf26e93c853d608d1ecb66fbcnnenhttp://politics.guardian.co.uk/homeaffairs/story/0,,2229334,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=19http://politics.guardian.co.uk/homeaffairs/story/0,,2229334,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=19Ministers today insisted that plans to demand British families put up a cash deposit when relatives visit from outside the EU would help 'keep risky people out'Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100guardian-61afe26b9367ee2a4a4ef90458baed39guardianenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/static/audio_video/programmes/radio_newsroom/transcripts/08_00hrs.stm#4http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/static/audio_video/programmes/radio_newsroom/transcripts/08_00hrs.stm#4The government is to give details of its latest proposals to cut down on illegal immigration. It's thought that visas for visitors from outside the European Union will be reduced from six to three months -- and families will have to pay deposits of up to a thousand pounds for every relative who visits from abroad.Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100bbc-radio-a007e4ae825ceba2c8f6ec73a2bb4643bbc-radioenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=501285&in_page_id=1770&ito=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=501285&in_page_id=1770&ito=1490A migrant baby boom is fuelling the fastest growth in the UK's population since the 1960s - with one in every five children now born to foreign mothers. Rising fertility rates, particularly among immigrants, are playing a major role in the population growth, the Office of National Statistics saidWed, 12 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100dailymail-a3529bfa134f721497af6d5c916e020bdailymailenhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/814e64d8-a678-11dc-b1f5-0000779fd2ac.htmlhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/814e64d8-a678-11dc-b1f5-0000779fd2ac.htmlLiam Byrne, minister for the West Midlands, will on Monday open a technology park at Longbridge, Birmingham. It will be a bittersweet event: the site was occupied by MG Rover, now defunct as an independent volume car maker. The region’s transition from heavy industry to lighter manufacturing and....Sun, 09 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100ft-ee57bbea53d2ac2d6fc28076d3c49a65ftenhttp://women.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/women/article3007330.ecehttp://women.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/women/article3007330.eceThousands of foreigners who want to marry a British person and move to this country would have to take an English test intended to help their integration, under a Home Office plan.Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100thetimes-c92d68694869cd905555c806c52863c0thetimesenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=496567&in_page_id=1770&ito=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=496567&in_page_id=1770&ito=1490Plans to bring in identity cards will be 'reassessed' in the wake of the child benefits fiasco, a Government minister said last nightTue, 27 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0100dailymail-782541fd7be49e7de19d26acb6c39bd2dailymailenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/11/20/ncustoms220.xmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/11/20/ncustoms220.xmlThe head of Customs and Excise has resigned after his department lost the details of as many as 15 million child benefit claimants in what is believed to be one of the world's biggest ID protection failures.Tue, 20 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0100telegraph-0654abb30c8babb1e57af2d85b372196telegraphenhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2007/nov/16/emigration?gusrc=rss&feed=networkfronthttp://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2007/nov/16/emigration?gusrc=rss&feed=networkfrontThe number of people leaving Britain to live abroad reached a record high of 400,000 last year, an increase of 41,000 on 2005, according to figures published by the Office of National Statistics yesterdayFri, 16 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0100guardian-c84f65a92c9830f3b2716fa2a2a7fe2dguardianenhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/immigration/story/0,,2210155,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=networkfronthttp://www.guardian.co.uk/immigration/story/0,,2210155,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=networkfrontHome secretary to address Commons over claims she tried to conceal fact that illegal immigrants had been wrongly cleared to work in securityTue, 13 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0100guardian-1914fb7bf252201ae27e87edebe930bfguardianenhttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article2796655.ecehttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article2796655.eceA Home Office minister who has regularly campaigned on road safety was fined and had his licence endorsed yesterday after being convicted of driving while talking on his mobile telephone.Sat, 03 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0100thetimes-bc933a47ca2e1065d12daed0bd43e169thetimesenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/7074640.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/7074640.stmHome Office minister Liam Byrne has been fined £100 after admitting using his mobile phone while driving.Fri, 02 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0100bbc-fd80bb8cd32dc5335bdc67067a49a3ecbbcenhttp://politics.guardian.co.uk/localgovernment/story/0,,2203895,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=19http://politics.guardian.co.uk/localgovernment/story/0,,2203895,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=19Inquiry will look at whether white families are discriminated against in social housing applications.Fri, 02 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0100guardian-fa20448fccf95964cae19838dcc9e9d2guardianenhttp://www.economist.com/world/britain/displaystory.cfm?story_id=10063908http://www.economist.com/world/britain/displaystory.cfm?story_id=10063908Politicians have started to agree on immigration. If only the numbers did too INTERNATIONAL: The UN and climate changeThu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0100economist-205db6827c7b485031ade85dd3725f72economistenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/10/30/nmigrants530.xmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/10/30/nmigrants530.xmlThe Government has apologised after admitting it underestimated the number of immigrant workers in Britain by almost a quarter.Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0100telegraph-413f64929ee064f7574b3f3bb7a9fc45telegraphenhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/851e7392-85b1-11dc-8170-0000779fd2ac,Authorised=false.html?_i_location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ft.com%2Fcms%2Fs%2F0%2F851e7392-85b1-11dc-8170-0000779fd2ac.htmlhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/851e7392-85b1-11dc-8170-0000779fd2ac,Authorised=false.html?_i_location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ft.com%2Fcms%2Fs%2F0%2F851e7392-85b1-11dc-8170-0000779fd2ac.htmlBy Alex Barker, Political Correspondent Published: October 29 2007 03:42 | Last updated: October 29 2007 03:42 David Cameron will on Monday make immigration control a central battleground with Labour as he calls for a “grown up conversation” about the strains of a rising population.Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0100ft-a7038d42266f4ed75227ce94b8e55879ftenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=489236&in_page_id=1770&ito=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=489236&in_page_id=1770&ito=1490A "blue card" scheme to boost Europe's share of highly-qualified immigrant workers was proposed by the European Commission today. Similar to America's green card for foreign workers, the EU plan is one of a series of ideas to bring an extra 20 million Asian and African workers into the Union in the next two decades.Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0200dailymail-2632b1303df424de5a7ce7e4be4ff459dailymailenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=488944&in_page_id=1766&ito=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=488944&in_page_id=1766&ito=1490All prescription charges will be abolished in Scotland – with English taxpayers picking up the bill – if the nationalist leaders of the Scottish government get their way, it emerged yesterdayMon, 22 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0200dailymail-5f0dfa36a631104a71f4b14a1df18dfedailymailenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/10/20/nasylum120.xmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/10/20/nasylum120.xmlFree education, accommodation and cash handouts are to be given to failed asylum seekers to encourage them to return home under a Home Office scheme.Sat, 20 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-d928711d1bea1f8919c11ed4941ff1c4telegraphenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/10/15/nbrown515.xmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/10/15/nbrown515.xmlGordon Brown has been accused of "patent dishonesty" by a senior Labour backbencher over his refusal to grant a referendum on the EU treaty.Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-3dd851ec0ee8c7044b1a05313d70e170telegraphenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=487518&in_page_id=1766&ito=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=487518&in_page_id=1766&ito=1490Gordon Brown faced a series of fresh setbacks today as Blairite ministers openly questioned his premiership and a new poll showed the Tories racing ahead of LabourSun, 14 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0200dailymail-25b1185e45db01a0e4468b443a039131dailymailenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=487616&in_page_id=1770&ito=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=487616&in_page_id=1770&ito=1490The result will be that the hundreds of thousands of cases already bogged down in the system risk becoming a "lower priority" for enforcement. The memo, reporting on the Border and Immigration Agency's performance, also warned that the number of new claims is growing, "reversing the downward trend",....Sun, 14 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0200dailymail-e2b49e93d7acf45f1be88ab7d914d922dailymailenhttp://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/6273864.htmlhttp://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/6273864.htmlLatest estimates showed that the annual number of immigrants coming to Britain will be 145,000 for the next 20 years. Statistics from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) indicated that the actual number could be 45,000 higher than ...Sat, 29 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0200peopledaily-40c7498b709d4694df38ae79c02afa6apeopledailyenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/09/19/nmigrant119.xmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/09/19/nmigrant119.xmlA chief constable has demanded more staff for her force to help cope with the effect of the rise in migrant workers.Wed, 19 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-9d4e034af06815b9a00d191fc09514adtelegraphenhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/a31e7ad8-3b27-11dc-8f9e-0000779fd2ac.htmlhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/a31e7ad8-3b27-11dc-8f9e-0000779fd2ac.htmlBritain will have a "unified border force," combining customs and immigration officers, under proposals to fight terrorism announced by Gordon Brown yesterday. The border force plan is one of a number of Tory proposals adopted by the prime minister yesterday, including the potential use of phone tap....Thu, 26 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0200ft-b4af603548df05143591c8e55b343021ftenhttp://thescotsman.scotsman.com/index.cfm?id=1105072007http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/index.cfm?id=1105072007NEARLY 100 MPs are backing a call for up to 500,000 illegal immigrants to be given the right to stay in Britain under an amnesty that advocates say would bring in up to £1 billion in extra tax revenue.Mon, 16 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0200TheScotsman-0a04097a9d9c94b804663fe360fed812TheScotsmanenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/6899348.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/6899348.stmHalf a million illegal immigrants should be given the right to stay in Britain, a think tank says.Sun, 15 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0200bbc-85c7336af994eb346353b63650051af4bbcenhttp://politics.guardian.co.uk/gordonbrown/story/0,,2115370,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=19http://politics.guardian.co.uk/gordonbrown/story/0,,2115370,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=19Oliver Burkeman and Patrick Wintour on the secret meetings and last minute manoeuvring behind this week's handover.Sat, 30 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0200guardian-d229c4b123ce6dbaf5fdb96634c17ef8guardianenhttp://politics.guardian.co.uk/gordonbrown/story/0,,2114837,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=networkfronthttp://politics.guardian.co.uk/gordonbrown/story/0,,2114837,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=networkfrontNew PM to complete ministerial reshuffle and set out plans to make government more accountable.Fri, 29 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0200guardian-6707e0a9900f7e4df7d46d70b54e42d6guardianenhttp://politics.guardian.co.uk/gordonbrown/story/0,,2112757,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=19http://politics.guardian.co.uk/gordonbrown/story/0,,2112757,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=19Profile: After a decade in the wings, Gordon Brown is ready to lead the British public in his own way.Wed, 27 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0200guardian-2cc062250383f16ad8d991ead22b7ef7guardianenhttp://politics.guardian.co.uk/conservatives/story/0,,2112347,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=19http://politics.guardian.co.uk/conservatives/story/0,,2112347,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=19Gordon Brown engineered a pre-emptive strike against David Cameron by personally securing the defection of senior Tory Quentin Davies.Wed, 27 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0200guardian-e9a7838d01289a28ff3289c07a0bbdabguardianenhttp://www.dailyexpress.co.uk/posts/view/8616http://www.dailyexpress.co.uk/posts/view/8616A FORMER Gurkha who won the Victoria Cross fighting to save British troops was yesterday awarded a visa to remain in the UK after a Government climbdown.Sat, 02 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0200dailyexpress-1473153547f4b23729e4476a620d4e6edailyexpressenhttp://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/05/15/immigration_press_gang/http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/05/15/immigration_press_gang/The UK government is considering increasing fines and introducing prison sentences to encourage employers to act as immigration police on their own staff. The Home Office published a consultation paper (21 page pdf) on its plans today, inviting comment on its proposed system of penalties.Tue, 15 May 2007 00:00:00 +0200register-72a70c5a49efb1c01a276c0c1d7e0f90registerenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/6652671.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/6652671.stmA new method of calculating UK migrant figures is badly flawed and will hit public services, council leaders say.Mon, 14 May 2007 00:00:00 +0200bbc-76086d4c839ed7969063ee753cda91d9bbcenhttp://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2007180718,00.htmlhttp://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2007180718,00.htmlCHANCELLOR Gordon Brown effectively secured the Labour crown yesterday when his only serious rival backed him to be the party’s next leader. Environment Secretary David Miliband said he wouldn’t stand — and even pledged to vote for Gordon Brown. He said: “No one is better qualified to lead.Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0200thesun-09a82d97a685175730c7e169a5a7ab7cthesunenhttp://politics.guardian.co.uk/homeaffairs/story/0,,2060058,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=19http://politics.guardian.co.uk/homeaffairs/story/0,,2060058,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=19A new points-based system designed to ensure that only migrants with in-demand skills enter the UK will come into operation in the new year, Liam Byrne, the immigration minister, revealed today.Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0200guardian-f5bd586e0680f0c7f6975d6cbb57e5edguardianenhttp://politics.guardian.co.uk/homeaffairs/story/0,,2044696,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=19http://politics.guardian.co.uk/homeaffairs/story/0,,2044696,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=19The UK is to expand its border controls so that three quarters of the world's population will need biometric visas to visit the UK by the end of next year, it was announced today.Wed, 28 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0200guardian-3a77693b1c75015a26717d6fbc53c21dguardianenhttp://news.independent.co.uk/uk/crime/article2381771.ecehttp://news.independent.co.uk/uk/crime/article2381771.ecePublished: 22 March 2007 Twenty-two people were arrested during a Metropolitan Police crackdown on illegal passport factories and suppliers.Thu, 22 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0100independent-fed5bdd10b3a5070abd4a0ebd72fea43independentenhttp://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2007090450,00.htmlhttp://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2007090450,00.htmlTHE Government missed its target to deport failed asylum seekers in the final quarter of last year. Home Office figures show ministers were 10% behind their public performance target. From October to December, there were 4,085 deportations compared with 4,560 arrivals.Tue, 27 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0100thesun-8c6b980d4aea35c48a589ac792f8be67thesunenhttp://www.yorkshireposttoday.co.uk/ViewArticle2.aspx?SectionID=55&ArticleID=1999834http://www.yorkshireposttoday.co.uk/ViewArticle2.aspx?SectionID=55&ArticleID=1999834Home Office immigration proposals backtracked on a view expressed by Prime Minister Tony Blair that offenders should be kicked out of Britain "irrespective" of human rights concerns in their home countries. Foreign prisoners will face automatic deportation if they have committed a serious offence and been jailed for 12 months or more.Sat, 27 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0100YorkshirePost-1d16d1e1b64d20c9ace99bbf3a130217YorkshirePostenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/static/audio_video/programmes/radio_newsroom/transcripts/08_00hrs.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/static/audio_video/programmes/radio_newsroom/transcripts/08_00hrs.stmBORDERS The government's publishing plans to make it easier to identify people moving in and out of the country. The Borders Bill is expected to compel foreign nationals living in Britain to provide biometric information -- such as fingerprint details.Fri, 26 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0100bbc-radio-953476d4fc1d2c907b6d03e14f2bed47bbc-radioenhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/immigration/story/0,,1982455,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=11http://www.guardian.co.uk/immigration/story/0,,1982455,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=11· Ministers say convention will attract illegal migrants · Human rights groups praise Conservative standThu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0100guardian-f48a43cee55fdb316f7cfdb01f3c22f5guardianenhttp://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2006590201,00.htmlhttp://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2006590201,00.htmlGEEKY Lib-Dem MP Lembit Opik stepped in to help his Cheeky Girl lover beat deportation, it was revealed yesterday. He spoke to immigration minister Liam Byrne as singer Gabriela Irimia, 24, faced being sent home to Transylvania. The Lib-Dems said Mr Opik, 41, also urged her MP — Labour’s Michael J Foster — to take on their case.Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0100thesun-6f0d817ec6465f5703f8ab6f121ee4fdthesunenhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/idcards/story/0,,1975588,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=1http://www.guardian.co.uk/idcards/story/0,,1975588,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=1Visitors to be screened before flying to UK.Wed, 20 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0100guardian-8be243b610260edd9ee7bc468a2d0993guardianenhttp://politics.guardian.co.uk/homeaffairs/story/0,,1975292,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=1http://politics.guardian.co.uk/homeaffairs/story/0,,1975292,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=1John Reid scraps proposal to build database from scratch.Tue, 19 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0100guardian-a02ea72297265a03a7edec9737265557guardianenhttp://news.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30000-13548482,00.htmlhttp://news.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30000-13548482,00.htmlMeasures to limit the flow of Romanian and Bulgarian workers into the UK when the two countries join the EU next year will be announced today. Home Secretary John Reid will issue a written statement to the Commons addressing concerns that immigrants will flood into the country.Tue, 24 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0200skynews-8b297862f3c8a77599c5f018916c2493skynewsenhttp://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14747576/http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14747576/Many in the Labour Party had hoped that Blair’s reluctant announcement on Thursday that he would resign within a year would quiet the bickering that flared in the party last week. He and Treasury chief Gordon Brown — widely expected to be the next prime minister — appeared to have reached a private understanding over the handover of power.Sat, 09 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0200newsweek-41f56a7b7fe24525a2dc078d0060cf20newsweekenhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/frontpage/story/0,,1860318,00.htmlhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/frontpage/story/0,,1860318,00.htmlGordon Brown today returns from six weeks' paternity leave to hit back at Blairite outriders amid growing concern from ministers that next month's conference will be dominated by arguments over the party's future. The chancellor dismisses proponents of "unfunded tax cuts" and warns against "short-termist gesture politics".Tue, 29 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +0200guardian-5a6246b7b3897e74578c10d17cc74d7bguardianenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/5234750.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/5234750.stmThe government wins the right to deport failed asylum seekers to Zimbabwe, at a tribunal.Wed, 02 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +0200bbc-66a346b91b9d8e1a64a2bdf3cdb16028bbcenhttp://politics.guardian.co.uk/homeaffairs/story/0,,1826086,00.htmlhttp://politics.guardian.co.uk/homeaffairs/story/0,,1826086,00.htmlThe home secretary, John Reid, came under fresh fire today after a powerful Commons committee found his department guilty of "basic failures of financial stewardship", which led to a £3m discrepancy in its accounts. The public accounts committee also criticised the Home Office for failing to "get a....Fri, 21 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0200guardian-50fbfab536a3b99dcdd189402e78d83fguardianenhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/1389357e-171b-11db-abad-0000779e2340.htmlhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/1389357e-171b-11db-abad-0000779e2340.htmlThe Immigration and Nationality Directorate, earlier described as “not fit for purpose” by Mr Reid, is to be hived off as an executive agency, as reported in the FT, with a shadow agency in place by April 2007. Most of the large units of the Home Office will be given more autonomy in exchange for tougher accountability measures and targets.Wed, 19 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0200ft-fa78a4c134451a7cc9b9cac48c74c483ftenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2006/07/12/uimmigrant.xmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2006/07/12/uimmigrant.xmlA government review of immigration procedures has ruled out an amnesty for people who have entered the country illegally, it was announced.Wed, 12 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0200RSS-telegraph-3a6ac69e26e481c2dc3c4ba89dafc171RSS-telegraphenhttp://politics.guardian.co.uk/homeaffairs/story/0,,1802448,00.htmlhttp://politics.guardian.co.uk/homeaffairs/story/0,,1802448,00.htmlchanges he wants to see in the criminal justice system to ensure it does more to safeguard the rights of the victim. Mr Reid's attempt to rebuild public confidence in the Home Office came as ministers hit back at claims from a senior police officer, Terry Grange, the Association of Chief Police....Wed, 21 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0200guardian-6bf63cf4ff3cabf17171d844edc72670guardianenhttp://politics.guardian.co.uk/homeaffairs/story/0,,1797264,00.html?gusrc=ticker-103704http://politics.guardian.co.uk/homeaffairs/story/0,,1797264,00.html?gusrc=ticker-103704David Blunkett revealed today that he ruled out an amnesty for illegal immigrants when he was home secretary three years ago because identity cards were not in place. His comments follow immigration minister Liam Byrne's refusal last night to rule out an amnesty in the future.Wed, 14 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0200guardian-56636fe06a99a3cef954ceac43b74bebguardianenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/5014836.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/5014836.stmJohn Reid is to address an audience of top police officers for the first time as home secretary. His speech is likely to focus on merger plans, under which the number of police forces in England and Wales could be reduced from 43 to as few as 17. Police organisations say the plans are being rolled....Thu, 25 May 2006 00:00:00 +0200bbc-31ee816d70ad7ad1411757067ceb455abbcenhttp://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2006230743,00.htmlhttp://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2006230743,00.htmlBy GEORGE PASCOE-WATSON Political Editor HOME Secretary John Reid admitted last night the Home Office is in such chaos he doesn’t believe a word officials tell him. He said the department in charge of law and order and national security is not up to the job.Wed, 24 May 2006 00:00:00 +0200thesun-2f74890613d5d55ff3225868822b5b79thesunenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/content/news-storypage.jsp?id=409763http://www.channel4.com/news/content/news-storypage.jsp?id=409763John Reid faces an intense grilling at Westminster later, two weeks after starting his new job as Home Secretary.Tue, 23 May 2006 00:00:00 +0200channel4news-0c76563206e707d47cab877e3d40665dchannel4newsenThe number of asylum seekers seeking refuge in the UK rose by 5% in the first three months of 2006. Home Office figures show that while long-term trend remains downwards, 6,455 people applied for protection between January and March. The largest number came from Zimbabwe - 755, up 96% on the previous quarter.Tue, 23 May 2006 00:00:00 +0200bbc-1be34bd3eca5bc7e354b146732836530bbcenhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/medicine/story/0,,1757470,00.htmlhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/medicine/story/0,,1757470,00.htmlAll NHS hospitals must appoint a senior nurse to ensure older patients are treated with respect and not neglected, the government announced today. The nurses will be responsible for rooting out ageism and abuse as well as ensuring that elderly patients' are listened to by staff and cared for with dignity.Thu, 20 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0200guardian-a215810a7d90e3a0b7a0fe37a35eccb5guardianenhttp://www.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30000-1217090,00.htmlhttp://www.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30000-1217090,00.htmlA radical overhaul of social care for the elderly has been proposed in a report that also criticises a "failing" system. Sir Derek Wanless has called for long-term investment in care services for older people and for the current means testing system to be scrapped.Thu, 30 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0200skynews-9f8c033b3f626cfa46fca816b2d36d8fskynewsenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4848646.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4848646.stmElderly people are being neglected and poorly treated by England's health system, a study says.Mon, 27 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0200bbc-f9918ca5a0c0c798e6d97ffb4237b609bbcenhttp://politics.guardian.co.uk/labour/story/0,,1703004,00.htmlhttp://politics.guardian.co.uk/labour/story/0,,1703004,00.htmlTony Blair has had a series of meetings with Gordon Brown about plans to hand over power as pressure grows for Labour to mount a united and vigorous response to a surge i... (photo: Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)Mon, 06 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100eirepost-8e50b99591a8cebbdcfd4efe8cb2ac47eirepostenWed, 16 Nov 2005 00:00:00 +0100skynews-6d8ff957186a297e413c8a9f159a62dfskynewsenhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,3604,1530591,00.htmlhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,3604,1530591,00.htmlHigh death rates in some units are only part of the story. Other failures include doctors and midwives having no time to explain what is happening to patients; lack of advice on feeding, bathing, settling and health of babies or mothers; overcrowding; poor cleanliness in toilets and bathrooms;....Mon, 18 Jul 2005 00:00:00 +0200guardian-6b9006f44fd01391e13e77c04b3e6315guardianenhttp://observer.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,6903,1530295,00.htmlhttp://observer.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,6903,1530295,00.htmlHealth chief's damning assessment of maternity units backs Observer findings on cleanliness, safety and care.Sun, 17 Jul 2005 00:00:00 +0200observer-uk-9d800b44e87217a48df0681f5019476eobserver-ukenhttp://www.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30000-13345675,00.htmlhttp://www.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30000-13345675,00.htmlTony Blair is set to confront his critics tomorrow when he meets Labour MPs at Westminster. The Prime Minister will have to face down those calling for his head and is likely to promise a reforming third term administration. He is due to address the first meeting of the new Parliamentary Labour Party as MPs gather for the election of the Speaker.Tue, 10 May 2005 00:00:00 +0200skynews-732a6a20e0f5408972833a4dd1133dd3skynewsenhttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,19809-1605887,00.htmlhttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,19809-1605887,00.htmlSolicitor General Mike O'Brien MP OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER Minister for Local Government Phil Woolas MP Minister for Housing and Planning Yvette Cooper MP Parliamentary Secretary Jim Fitzpatrick MP Baroness Andrews OBE CABINET OFFICE Parliamentary Secretary Jim Murphy MP HM TREASURY....Tue, 10 May 2005 00:00:00 +0200thetimes-a2042709e4c441ccfd106ac40359b728thetimesenhttp://politics.guardian.co.uk/homeaffairs/story/0,11026,1288285,00.htmlhttp://politics.guardian.co.uk/homeaffairs/story/0,11026,1288285,00.htmlBoost for Blair as statistics are expected to show drop in applications to 1997 levels.Sun, 22 Aug 2004 00:00:00 +0200guardian-politics-8cedc6c010fcc95d1eb3b16e4f57b1bdguardian-politicsenhttp://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_1024689.html?menu=http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_1024689.html?menu=Only one-in-four voters would prefer to see the Conservatives in power, even though more than half are dissatisfied with Labour, according to a new opinion poll.Sat, 17 Jul 2004 00:00:00 +0200ananova-77d3f6adbefbbd27f7ebded790803bb7ananovaenhttp://news.independent.co.uk/uk/politics/story.jsp?story=541531http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/politics/story.jsp?story=54153116 July 2004 Labour suffered a key by-election defeat and saw its majority slashed in a formerly safe seat in a bad night for the Government.Fri, 16 Jul 2004 00:00:00 +0200independent-ba1195f4c104dddeef9c9c7991d6f799independentenhttp://www.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30000-13156764,00.htmlhttp://www.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30000-13156764,00.htmlVoters go to the polls today in two Commons by-elections which are being viewed as a crucial test of Tony Blair's leadership.   Coming the day after the Butler Report, the results at Birmingham Hodge Hill and Leicester South will be carefully analysed with as little as 10 months to go before a possible General Election.Thu, 15 Jul 2004 00:00:00 +0200skynews-db3caae5e6d64ee9a43c7a372c7ebb2dskynewsen