Editorial
Tinkering at the edges
Tory backing for the snarling City response to widespread criticism of boardroom excess could further isolate the coalition government.
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Britain
At 86, this man was labelled A terrifying extremist
Thursday 09 February 2012
An 86-year-old man launched a legal action against the Metropolitan Police force today for allegedly labelling him a "domestic extremist."
Pat tells Lords not to give up the fight
Thursday 09 February 2012
A blind woman who cares for her war hero husband urged lords today to "stick to their guns" as they prepare to consider MPs' attempts to push through welfare reforms next week.
Miliband attacks Cameron's business record
Thursday 09 February 2012
Labour leader Ed Miliband launched an attack today on Prime Minister David Cameron's record on tackling excessive bonuses.
PM's 'warm words won't fool women'
Thursday 09 February 2012
Prime Minister David Cameron's political grandstanding on tackling Britain's male-dominated business culture was dismissed as "warm words" today at a time when women are bearing the brunt of his spending cuts.
Ofsted chief 'joins academy drive'
Thursday 09 February 2012
Ofsted's chief inspector faced accusations of joining the government's education sell-off campaign after his attack on top state schools today.
Beeb chief admits: We need more older women
Thursday 09 February 2012
BBC boss Mark Thompson has admitted that not enough older women present or star in the publicly funded broadcaster's top TV programmes.
Junk food marketers 'targeting children'
Thursday 09 February 2012
A children's charity filed a complaint with the advertising watchdog today after it found that dozens of websites are marketing junk food to kids.
Labour fumes over Boris Johnson's 'bung'
Thursday 09 February 2012
Labour has accused the government of a "pre-election £90 million bung" for Tory London Mayor Boris Johnson after it approved extra funding for the capital's police while making cuts to forces elsewhere.
WorldPay staff fear sweeping job cuts
Thursday 09 February 2012
Job cuts loomed for financial workers in North Yorkshire today after cash card processor WorldPay warned of a shake-up at its Harrogate offices.