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Finance secretary demands Scottish parliament be given tax rate powers

SCOTLAND: PROPOSALS TO allow Northern Ireland have a lower corporation tax rate have become an election issue in Scotland following…

Fri Mar 25 2011 - 00:00

Happy ever after likely for Mills & Boon and its move to e-books

LONDON LETTER: Secret fans of Mills & Boon romance novels can now buy them and enjoy the anonymity of the net and e-books…

Thu Mar 24 2011 - 00:00

Tactician shows his skill with reform and voter-friendly moves

ANALYSIS: Chancellor already fighting 2015 election with talk of hope for better days

Thu Mar 24 2011 - 00:00

Osborne offers some relief for taxpayers

UK BUDGET 2011: BRITISH CHANCELLOR of the exchequer, George Osborne, struggling with mounting inflation, low economic growth…

Thu Mar 24 2011 - 00:00

Army chief says Gadafy not a target

COMMONS DEBATE: DIFFERENCES HAVE emerged between the British government and senior British military officers about whether Col…

Tue Mar 22 2011 - 00:00

No-fly zone will continue despite new ceasefire by Gadafy, say British

UK PARTICIPATION: THE NO-FLY zone over Libya will continue to be enforced, despite Libyan leader Muamma Gadafy decision last…

Mon Mar 21 2011 - 00:00

Hands-on role by Nama is causing delays, solicitor warns

THE NATIONAL Asset Management Agency is taking a hands-on role in the operation of property developers’ businesses, but its bureaucracy…

Fri Mar 18 2011 - 00:00

EU banks to undergo tougher stress tests

THE EUROPEAN Union’s largest banks will face much tougher stress tests than last year, including the impact on their accounts…

Fri Mar 18 2011 - 00:00

GDP may fall 3% if tax lowered - report

THE INTRODUCTION of a common consolidated corporate tax base in the European Union would harm Ireland’s economy, according to…

Thu Mar 17 2011 - 00:00

Queen's visit a symbol of partnership, says Cameron

LONDON: BRITISH PRIME minister David Cameron has said Queen Elizabeth’s upcoming visit to Ireland means “an enormous amount …

Thu Mar 17 2011 - 00:00

Joking aside, Britain needs 250 more Milton Keyneses

LONDON LETTER: An often-derided town in southeast England is an example of what is needed to solve the new housing crisis

Thu Mar 17 2011 - 00:00

Irish victims of institutional abuse stay hidden in Britain

FOR MONTHS Basil Geoghegan has trained for an attempt in early May on Mount Everest to raise funds for hundreds of British-based…

Tue Mar 15 2011 - 00:00

Irish editor accused of spying on ex-agent

THE NEWS of the World paid an investigator to intercept the e-mails of a former British intelligence officer who was involved…

Tue Mar 15 2011 - 00:00

Clegg insists party's identity not hurt by coalition

THE IDENTITY of the Liberal Democrats has not been damaged by its alliance with the Conservatives, according to party leader …

Mon Mar 14 2011 - 00:00

Clegg tells Lib Dems to hold nerve as protesters gather at party conference

UK DEPUTY Prime Minister Nick Clegg has told his party to “hold its nerve” as thousands gather today at a party conference to…

Sat Mar 12 2011 - 00:00

British police give Casement sword and hat to museum

THE LONDON Metropolitan Police last night handed over a sword and dress hat belonging to Sir Roger Casement to the National Museum…

Fri Mar 11 2011 - 00:00

UK unions warn of strikes if pension curbs introduced

TRADES UNIONS in the United Kingdom have threatened mass strikes if the Conservative/Liberal Democrat coalition attempts to implement…

Fri Mar 11 2011 - 00:00

Change in Westminster puts new wind behind Welsh assembly

CARDIFF LETTER: With Labour no longer in power nationally, the Welsh are turning to an institution for which they had previously…

Thu Mar 10 2011 - 00:00

Squatters take over house of Gadafy's son in London

GLOBAL ASSETS: SQUATTERS IN London have occupied the luxury home of Libyan dictator Col Muammar Gadafy’s son, Saif, in Hampstead…

Thu Mar 10 2011 - 00:00

Bruton warns of reputational cost of 'breaking our word' on bondholders

BANKING SYSTEM: FORMER TAOISEACH John Bruton has warned that Ireland should think very carefully before deciding to inflict …

Tue Mar 08 2011 - 00:00

Cameron risks Lib Dem ire as Tories urged to oppose change to voting rules

BRITISH PRIME minister David Cameron has ordered the Conservative party to step up its campaign against the referendum to change…

Tue Mar 08 2011 - 00:00

Voting reform would give voice to extreme parties, says Clarke

EXTREME POLITICAL parties such as the far-right British National Party will be given a voice in British politics if the referendum…

Mon Mar 07 2011 - 00:00

Tories reveal budget plans for growth

THE BRITISH government, faced with fears that it will not get the economic expansion it needs, is to produce a “pro-growth” budget…

Mon Mar 07 2011 - 00:00

Byelection setback leaves Lib Dems exposed in run-up to local elections

THE LIBERAL Democrats are facing significant losses in next month’s local elections in English, Scottish and Welsh parliamentary…

Sat Mar 05 2011 - 00:00

Wales votes to extend the powers of Welsh Assembly

THE WELSH Assembly is to get more powers following the passage of a referendum yesterday, which will, in the eyes of supporters…

Sat Mar 05 2011 - 00:00

Queen Elizabeth to visit Ireland in May

QUEEN ELIZABETH’S visit to Dublin, the first by a British sovereign in a century, will take place in May over three days, it …

Sat Mar 05 2011 - 00:00

Big question now is just how independent stand-alone Sky News will be

ANALYSIS: News Corp will retain 40% stake under terms of BSkyB takeover

Fri Mar 04 2011 - 00:00

Tories tell police of looming pay cuts

POLICE OFFICERS in England and Wales, who are already facing a two-year pay freeze, have been warned by British home secretary…

Thu Mar 03 2011 - 00:00

There may be something out there, but it hasn't been found yet

LONDON LETTER : British officials dealing with reports of UFOs required a great deal of patience, papers show

Thu Mar 03 2011 - 00:00

Tory MPs doubt wisdom of Cameron's call for no-fly zone

BRITISH PRIME minister David Cameron, whose suggestion of a no-fly zone over Libya has received little backing from the United…

Thu Mar 03 2011 - 00:00

Leaders asked not to cut funds for Irish in Britain

EMIGRANT APPEAL: FINE GAEL leader Enda Kenny and Labour leader Eamon Gilmore have been urged by the Federation of Irish Societies…

Wed Mar 02 2011 - 00:00

UK economy shrank more than expected

THE BRITISH chancellor of the exchequer George Osborne’s hopes that economic growth will mask the impact of £80 billion in spending…

Sat Feb 26 2011 - 00:00

Naming of journalists in hacking scandal ordered

PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR Glenn Mulcaire, who was jailed for intercepting the voicemail messages of famous people for the News of …

Sat Feb 26 2011 - 00:00

Tourists believe better value on offer

IRELAND’S ECONOMIC difficulties have increased foreign tourists’ belief that they will be able to get better value for money …

Thu Feb 24 2011 - 00:00

Archbishop fears change to nature of marriage law

LEGAL ACTION to oblige the Catholic Church in England and Wales to hold civil partnership ceremonies for gay couples in its churches…

Thu Feb 24 2011 - 00:00

Divorcing couples in UK urged to use mediation service

DIVORCING COUPLES in England and Wales who are not receiving free legal aid will be required to try to settle their cases by …

Thu Feb 24 2011 - 00:00

Police raid on woman who took spoilt food from supermarket

LONDON LETTER : Our wasteful attitude to food is unsustainable, yet a woman is on trial for stealing from supermarket bins

Thu Feb 24 2011 - 00:00

Police dined with 'News of the World' executives during phone-tap inquiry

SENIOR METROPOLITAN Police officers held dinners with News of the World executives as detectives were investigating allegations…

Wed Feb 23 2011 - 00:00

Hacking claims could cost 'News of the World' £100m

THE RUPERT Murdoch-owned News of The World is set to face compensation demands for over £100 million for the illegal interception…

Tue Feb 22 2011 - 00:00

UK groups seek levy on Irish peat compost

BORD NA Móna’s multimillion-pound sales of peat compost have been targeted by an alliance of British environmental bodies, led…

Tue Feb 22 2011 - 00:00

Pensioners 'will be lost' if plan to close centre goes ahead

FOR YEARS, Southwark Irish pensioners gathered in a disused local authority canteen before they were granted a five-year lease…

Mon Feb 21 2011 - 00:00

Referendum will not hurt coalition, say UK leaders

BRITISH PRIME minister David Cameron and his deputy, Nick Clegg, have both insisted that the result of the referendum on changing…

Sat Feb 19 2011 - 00:00

Up to 80 properties set for 'fast auction'

A BRITISH auctioneer long practised in selling properties held by banks, receivers and homeowners needing to sell quickly will…

Sat Feb 19 2011 - 00:00

1641 Rebellion massacre reports based on hearsay, study shows

CHARGES THAT thousands of Protestants settlers were massacred during the 1641 Rebellion in Ireland were often based on hearsay…

Fri Feb 18 2011 - 00:00

Sex offenders face long wait to seek to be deregistered

THOUSANDS OF paedophiles and rapists in England and Wales will be forced to wait for 15 years after their release from jail before…

Thu Feb 17 2011 - 00:00

Cuts make councils pull the chain on a great British convenience

LONDON LETTER: IT WAS not supposed to be like this

Thu Feb 17 2011 - 00:00

Bank of England governor gives grim prediction for year ahead

YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT in the UK stands at a record high, it emerged yesterday, as the governor of the Bank of England, Mervyn King…

Thu Feb 17 2011 - 00:00

Plans for voting reform on knife edge

PLANS TO hold a May referendum on voting reform, which must get parliamentary approval this week, hang on a knife edge because…

Wed Feb 16 2011 - 00:00

Cameron relaunches Big Society proposal

BRITISH PRIME minister David Cameron has attempted once more to launch his plans for a “Big Society”, despite fears, even among…

Tue Feb 15 2011 - 00:00

UK court rejects bid to allow abortions at home

THE HIGH Court in London has ruled that women in England, Wales and Scotland must continue to travel to abortion clinics to take…

Tue Feb 15 2011 - 00:00
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