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Burma 'guilty of inhuman action'
Gordon Brown accuses Burma's rulers of neglecting its people by blocking aid to cyclone survivors.
Plastic bag policy 'a diversion'
Plans to tackle use of plastic bags are a diversion from the real environmental issues, a government adviser says.
Commons loses MPs' expenses fight
Campaigner Heather Brooke wins a High Court battle with the Commons over disclosure of MPs' expenses.
MPs bid to block 42-day detention
Rebel Labour MPs bid to block Gordon Brown's plan to extend the time terror suspects can be held to 42 days.
Brown gives Kirk assembly speech
Gordon Brown addresses the Kirk's General Assembly 20 years after Mrs Thatcher's sermon on the mound.
Torture payout bill moves forward
A new law to allow torture victims to sue torturers in British courts clears its first hurdle in the House of Lords.
Special needs probe launched
Claims that local councils are failing children with special educational needs will be investigated by ministers.
NHS IT 'at least four years late'
It will be at least 2014 before the NHS in England has a single electronic records system, say auditors.
'1m more' on housing waiting list
Five million people in England could be on the waiting list for social housing within two years, councils warn.
Exam marking 'cannot be perfect'
A new body set up to boost confidence in the exams system is to stage a public debate about standards.
Tory donations 'cover up' claim
Senior Tory MPs have tried to cover up "potential conflicts of interests", says Labour's Hazel Blears.
I can save economy again - PM
Gordon Brown says he has kept the UK economy growing during tough times before and insists: "I can do it again."
Flexible working to be extended
The right to request flexible working is to be extended to about 4.5 million parents of children aged up to 16.
Cameron bid to cut homelessness
Conservative leader David Cameron says it is a "disgrace" that people are sleeping on Britain's streets.
Brown vows to 'win' over 42 days
Gordon Brown says he wants to "win the argument" with his own MPs on terror detention rather than compromise.
New council post for Ron Davies
Tony Blair's first Welsh Secretary, Ron Davies, takes another cabinet job - this time on Caerphilly council.
Savings bid 'smoke and mirrors'
The government's efficiency drive is dismissed as "smoke and mirrors" by the public accounts committee chairman.
I will not quit as judge - Cherie
Cherie Blair insists she will not quit as a judge after a senior barrister says her memoirs are bringing the law into disrepute.
UK gives £12m aid to Burma
Britain pledges another £12m to the Burma aid effort, bringing total government support to £17m.
McCain wants US version of PMQs
John McCain says he would introduce an American version of prime minister's questions if elected US president.
Mayor to keep newspaper column
Boris Johnson insists he has no plans to give up his weekly column for the Daily Telegraph now he is London's mayor.
'Bin tax' plans played down by PM
There is no commitment to bring in national rubbish charging and it could not happen for years, Gordon Brown says.
Crewe by-election candidates
A full list of the candidates for the Crewe and Nantwich by-election on
Tories warn of car tax 'timebomb'
Plans to increase car tax on the most polluting cars could become next year's 10p tax row, the Tories claim.
Charles urges forest logging halt
Prince Charles says halting logging in the rainforest is the single best solution to climate change.
Clegg attacks 'ragbag' proposals
The government's planned legislation is a "ragbag of proposals," says Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg.
Speaker's wife claims 'allowed'
A complaint about taxi journeys claimed on expenses by Commons Speaker Michael Martin's wife is dismissed.
Jail terms 'to reflect capacity'
Prison sentences would be set nationally depending on the amount of space in jails, under government plans.
Clegg's £7k renovation expenses
Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg reveals he claimed £7,000 on expenses to renovate his constituency home.
Cameron: PM's run out of steam
David Cameron says the draft legislative plans are an attempt to "save the prime minister's skin".
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Glasgow 'ashamed' of Uefa riots
Glasgow City Council's leader admits he was "ashamed as a Glaswegian" of the Uefa Cup Final violence.
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Ruane plans 'need DUP's support'
Caitriona Ruane's plans to reform academic selection cannot go ahead without DUP support, says Ian Paisley.
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Minister has his artery unblocked
Finance Minister Andrew Davies undergoes a hospital procedure after suffering chest pains.
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