Two men who tried to incite a riot on Facebook have been handed the longest jail terms so far by courts dealing with last week's rioting, looting and violence... more
Who would be Gordon Brown, pilloried after trying to console an angry mother who has no intention of being consoled after the death of her son in a controversial war?... more
The disgraced former Downing Street spin doctor, Damian McBride, broke his silence on Monday by giving interviews in print and on radio in an obvious attempt to rescue his reputation ... more
As producers of The Apprentice look to find a replacement for Margaret Mountford, City Spy wonders what are the chances of the successful candidate coming from that close band of business talent gathered under the umbrella of celebrity agent Speak Out!? ... more
Germans say you have to leave a city to appreciate what it really looks like: so I have had a couple of weeks away from scrutinising British politics and the re-entry is bracing... more
The Tories are in the ascendancy and gaining influence. Already the key figures in Westminster and beyond are thinking about the post-Brown generation.... more
Anxious times for those involved in the Crossrail project, where key funding documents remain unsigned and the downturn and falling property values have put major question marks against some of the calculations... more
As the Prime Minister's September 'relaunch' flops, we reveal today how internal wars in No 10 are adding to Mr Brown's problems and could lead to another very embarrassing exit... more
While Alistair Darling’s interview for The Guardian was candid about the economy, his Budget speech in March — only four months ago, let us not forget — was decidedly less so... more
This week was to bring the relaunch of Gordon Brown's premiership. Expectations had been raised high. However, his Chancellor's downbeat assessment of the economy at the weekend has put the Prime Minister once again on the back foot... more
A PR expert drafted into Downing Street to help boost Gordon Brown's image is set to be sidelined after complaints that he is not "political" enough... more
As MPs pack their bags for the summer holidays, we examine the restlessness among Gordon Brown's backbenchers and the bitter rivalries that are still destabilising Downing Street ... more
Turbulence in the markets, fall-out from Northern Rock and a Budget that has hit hardworking families: it's a miracle that the PM's ratings aren't even worse... 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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