Have we reached a point in our contempt as a society for anything that smacks of City and profit, and therefore capitalism, that we cannot see reason?... more
An MP calls on the Serious Fraud Office to probe FTSE mining giant Eurasian Natural Resources Corporation under the new Bribery Act over its controversial purchase of a mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo last year... more
David Miliband finally caves in and backs Gordon Brown — to the fury of Labour rebels who accused him of having hinted privately that he could mount a leadership challenge... more
Eric Joyce’s condemnation of Gordon Brown's strategy in Afghanistan comes as the PM attempts to re-state his commitment to the war in a major speech... more
Gordon Brown faced claims government discipline is breaking down after refusing to reprimand a Cabinet minister and a ministerial aide who went off-message... more
Gordon Brown faced claims government discipline is breaking down after refusing to reprimand a Cabinet minister and a ministerial aide who went off-message... more
The report by the former health secretary, Alan Milburn, into social mobility which is published today contains a bold bid for mass appeal: its claim that the middle classes are being excluded from the professions... more
The row over the Commons gravy train deepened as Jacqui Smith and other MPs were revealed to be claiming the maximum or near to the limit allowed for second homes... more
Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do
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