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Alistair Darling could become the most redistributive Labour chancellor since the 1970s

What will Darling's speech do for you?

The Chancellor's pre-Budget report on Monday has to make a little go a long way

Inside UK Politics

Nationalisation threat to banks

Saturday, 22 November 2008

The Government is using the threat of a wholesale nationalisation of banks in an attempt to force institutions to lend billions to small companies.

Government takes aim at Mayor's amnesty plan

Saturday, 22 November 2008

The Mayor of London's plans to study the potential benefits of an amnesty for illegal immigrants have been described as "naive" by the Government.

Police probe car fire

Friday, 21 November 2008

The car was set on fire near the house of a man whose details were on a leaked BNP membership list.

Welfare to work 'could increase hardship'

Friday, 21 November 2008

A senior government advisor warned tough new measures to get the jobless into work or face benefit cuts could leave people worse off, it was reported today.

How The Independent broke the story last month

'Big Brother' database plan shelved

Friday, 21 November 2008

The timetable for setting up a giant "Big Brother" database is slipping after the scheme was dropped from next month's Queen's Speech.

Business backs Brown and Darling

Friday, 21 November 2008

Poll for The Independent shows the Tories plunging to new low after financial crisis.

Police suspend officer who joined BNP

Friday, 21 November 2008

Membership list also exposes involvement of motocross champion

Motorists to face roadside drug tests

Friday, 21 November 2008

Police to use handheld machine giving fast results from next year

First Minister Peter Robinson, left, and his Sinn Fein deputy Martin McGuinness at Stormont yesterday

Stormont back in business after months of deadlock

Friday, 21 November 2008

Northern Ireland's devolved government emerged from five months of suspended political animation yesterday with the Democratic Unionists and Sinn Fein resuming their seats around the cabinet table.

Outcry over Baby P gag

Friday, 21 November 2008

As MPs demand review, internet and poster campaign targets parents.

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Columnist Comments

andrew_grice

Andrew Grice: The Chancellor must consider tax hikes.

Despite the weight on his shoulders, the Chancellor remains remarkably calm.

howard_jacobson

Howard Jacobson: The lesson of Hitler's deformity.

So Hitler actually did have only one ball. I call that a pity for history.

deborah_orr

Deborah Orr: Praising the public on pointless decisions.

People power, as it pertains to television anyway, is proving to be a tricky beast.

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