Extremism taskforce after Woolwich

David Cameron is to set up a taskforce to "look again" at the government's strategy for dealing with extremism and radicalisation in the wake of the killing of a soldier in Woolwich.

Posted by on 25 May 2013 | 4:18 pm

MEP Evans top of Plaid Cymru list

The Plaid Cymru Euro MP Jill Evans retains her party's top slot in its list of candidates to fight the 2014 Euro elections.

Posted by on 25 May 2013 | 10:18 am

Former Labour MP Jimmy Wray dies

The former Glasgow Provan and Glasgow Baillieston Labour MP Jimmy Wray dies at the age of 78.

Posted by on 25 May 2013 | 9:54 am

Warnings over flagship projects

More than 30 of the coalition's flagship schemes, including the Universal Credit, are at serious risk of failure, a government report warns.

Posted by on 25 May 2013 | 8:37 am

'Poor response' to Iraq abuse claims

The UK government's response to claims that British troops abused and unlawfully killed civilians in Iraq is inadequate, the High Court rules, but it stops short of ordering a public inquiry.

Posted by on 24 May 2013 | 11:16 am

Woolwich: Security services defended

The government defends security services against criticism they missed signs which might have helped prevent the murder of a soldier in London.

Posted by on 24 May 2013 | 11:01 am

Bercow's McAlpine tweet libellous

Sally Bercow says she is "surprised and disappointed" after the High Court rules a tweet she published about Tory peer Lord McAlpine was libellous.

Posted by on 24 May 2013 | 10:16 am

Cabinet Office to fly rainbow flag

The rainbow flag will fly from the Cabinet Office during gay Pride week to show the government's commitment to same sex marriage.

Posted by on 24 May 2013 | 9:44 am

Clegg quotes Koran in peace appeal

Deputy PM Nick Clegg tells a multi-faith audience to reject a "corrosive feeling of fear" in the wake of the murder of Drummer Lee Rigby.

Posted by on 24 May 2013 | 9:28 am

BBC apologises over 'SF/IRA' label

The BBC apologises after a floor plan for the BBC Question Time programme referred to John O'Dowd as 'Sinn Fein/IRA'.

Posted by on 24 May 2013 | 8:00 am

BBC abandons £100m digital project

The BBC is to close its Digital Media Initiative, with director general Tony Hall saying it had "wasted a huge amount of licence fee payers' money".

Posted by on 24 May 2013 | 6:51 am

UKIP MEP Bufton to stand down

The UK Independence Party's only Welsh MEP says he will stand down next year for personal reasons.

Posted by on 24 May 2013 | 5:44 am

Calls grow for 'snoopers' charter'

Boris Johnson adds his voice to suggestions the Communications Data Bill could be revived after the murder of a soldier in a London street.

Posted by on 24 May 2013 | 4:51 am

Euro bank chief sees UK improvements

European Central Bank president Mario Draghi, visiting London's City district, says he sees "signs of tangible improvements" in the UK economy.

Posted by on 23 May 2013 | 5:04 pm

Woolwich attack: A new template

Mark Urban on five things that mark out the Woolwich attack

Posted by on 23 May 2013 | 6:54 am

Did the Bank of England cry wolf?

Did the Bank of England cry wolf over capital shortages?

Posted by on 23 May 2013 | 1:53 am

VIDEO: 'Muslim organisations have failed'

A spokesman for the Muslim Public Affairs Committee says Muslim organisations have failed to teach young people that there is a democratic route to express discontent with government foreign policy.

Posted by on 22 May 2013 | 5:32 pm

VIDEO: 'Security increased at army barracks'

Security has been stepped up at army barracks across London, following the killing of a man with a machete in south-east London, the home secretary has confirmed.

Posted by on 22 May 2013 | 3:13 pm

VIDEO: Mayor condemns 'sickening' attack

The murder of a man in Woolwich, south-east London, is "overwhelmingly likely" to be a terrorist incident, the city's mayor has said.

Posted by on 22 May 2013 | 3:03 pm

VIDEO: 'We never buckle in face of attack'

David Cameron has condemned the "sickening" murder of a man in Woolwich, south-east London.

Posted by on 22 May 2013 | 1:37 pm

VIDEO: Miliband: Do the right thing Google

Labour leader Ed Miliband has said there needs to be transparency between countries so it is clear "how much tax is being paid and how much profit is being made" by multinational firms.

Posted by on 22 May 2013 | 6:54 am

Gove: Exam system split inevitable

The Education Secretary in England Michael Gove has been responding to concerns that GCSEs and A Levels reforms would devalue the exams in NI.

Posted by on 22 May 2013 | 6:51 am

VIDEO: Clegg: 'I am committed to coalition'

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has said the "plug" will not be pulled "prematurely" on the coalition government.

Posted by on 22 May 2013 | 4:20 am

VIDEO: House of Commons

MPs approve same-sex marriage plans at third reading despite significant opposition.

Posted by on 21 May 2013 | 2:06 pm

VIDEO: Cable: 'Flaws' in nationalist argument

Business secretary Vince Cable says there are "flaws" in the nationalist argument for Scottish independence

Posted by on 21 May 2013 | 11:00 am

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