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Tax rebate plan for 'green' drivers and homeowners
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City in uproar at plan for bonus 'supertax'
Tuesday, 8 December 2009
Treasury dismisses claims that new levy on payouts will drive bankers abroad
Unions and business leaders make last-ditch Chancellor appeal new
Tuesday, 8 December 2009
The two sides of industry today made last-ditch appeals to the Chancellor to help business and boost job creation when he unveils the pre-budget report tomorrow.
Government 'making progress' on Afghanistan troops new
Tuesday, 8 December 2009
Prime Minister Gordon Brown did not understand the significance of Britain's military campaign in Afghanistan until a few months ago, a former Army chief-turned-Tory adviser said today.
Minister condemned over immigration comments new
Tuesday, 8 December 2009
Home Office Minister Phil Woolas provoked outrage today after he claimed immigration officials were "putting their lives on the line" for the country.
'Online safety' lessons for five-year-olds
Tuesday, 8 December 2009
School pupils as young as five will be taught how to stay safe on the internet, under new government plans unveiled today.
Tories poach PM's efficiency advisers
Tuesday, 8 December 2009
Labour clampdown on pay ambushed by Conservatives' raid on Government's axemen
I'll pay more tax because I haven't found Mr Right?
Tuesday, 8 December 2009
Chris Green: David Cameron comes under fire for tax plans at audience with single parents.
Tories' lead over labour down to 8%
Tuesday, 8 December 2009
The Conservative lead over Labour has narrowed to eight points, according to a latest opinion poll.
Gobbledegook prize for Mandy
Tuesday, 8 December 2009
Lord Mandelson has earned a black mark from language campaigners for talking himself into a corner as he discussed MPs' expenses.
Brown to curb top public sector salaries
Monday, 7 December 2009
PM detailed plans to cut another £3bn from the cost of running Government.
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1Kevin Anderson: Decision time... face the facts or give up
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7Dominic Lawson: Roll up, roll up for the great Copenhagen emissions-fest
8Bruce Anderson: Save the bankers! Only they can deliver economic growth
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