David Cameron admitted yesterday that the Government had failed to explain its NHS reforms well enough but ruled out further concessions to the growing number of critics of its plans.

The company headed by Emma Harrison, the Government's "back to work" expert, will be allowed to pitch for contracts to help the young jobless.

Prime Minister accused of 'bunker mentality' for excluding groups

A new mission statement for the Coalition may be set out in July in an attempt to allay fears that the Government is running out of steam.

Inside Westminster

"Banker and bonus bashing" by leaders of all three main political parties is undermining British business and harming the nation's image abroad, senior Labour figures have warned.

Poll casts doubt on party's chances of being able to form Coalition after next election

The Government will come under fresh pressure today to end Britain's "bonus culture" despite a climbdown by Network Rail bosses over plans for them to land huge salary top-ups.

David Miliband has rejected calls for him to boost Labour's prospects by returning to frontline politics, saying he wanted to avoid a "daily soap opera".

Executives at Network Rail donate payments to fund safety improvements at level crossings