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Minister rules out tourism tax cut

Fri, 17 May 2013 20:08:56 GMT

The Tourism Minister has ruled out any prospect of a VAT cut for the hospitality industry, revealing the Treasury is “unconvinced” of the case for lowering taxes in line with Europe.

Children’s ID use ‘common practice’ says probe officer

Fri, 17 May 2013 20:08:51 GMT

The use of dead children’s identities by Scotland Yard undercover police officers was “common practice”, a chief constable investigating the matter has found.

Fire union ready to challenge jobs cull proposals

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:05:14 GMT

PLANS to cull the number of firefighters who turn out to emergency calls in Hull have resurfaced in the latest round of cuts.

Top Tory slams gay marriage policy

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:04:54 GMT

Prime Minister David Cameron’s plans for same-sex marriage have unnecessarily upset “vast numbers of people”, Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has said.

Tagging contracts to be scrutinised

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:04:53 GMT

The Government is to investigate whether it overpaid two major private firms for contracts to electronically tag criminals, the Justice Secretary has announced.

Ukip steals ‘safe’ Labour seat in byelection

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:04:50 GMT

A SEEMINGLY “safe” Labour seat on Rotherham Council has been taken by Ukip in a byelection, in what is the first time the party has won a seat from Labour.

Labour ‘will target full employment’

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:04:47 GMT

SHADOW Work and Pensions Secretary Liam Byrne has committed Labour to targeting full employment if it wins the next General Election and suggested councils should take the leading role in getting the jobless back into work.

Rotherham by-election: Ukip takes Yorkshire stronghold from Labour

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:35:15 GMT

UKIP surged on in the latest council by-elections, storming a previously rock-solid Labour stronghold at Rawmarsh in Rotherham, South Yorkshire.

Video: Nigel Farage rescued from ‘Nazi’ riot

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:08:12 GMT

UKIP leader Nigel Farage has likened parts of the Scottish nationalism campaign to fascism after being rescued by police when he was mobbed by rowdy protesters shouting “racist Nazi scum”.

MP brands Google boss as devious over tax evidence

Fri, 17 May 2013 07:59:49 GMT

Google was branded devious, calculating and unethical as furious MPs stepped up pressure on the internet giant over its efforts to shelter its multi-billion profits from UK taxes.

Ballot-winning youngest MP to introduce referendum bill

Fri, 17 May 2013 06:58:55 GMT

The Conservative Party’s youngest MP will push forward with plans to enshrine an EU referendum in law after David Cameron pledged to back his private Bill with a three-line whip.

Pickles’ levy ban challenged as councils seek transport boost

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:06:33 GMT

COUNCIL tax payers in West Yorkshire could be asked to pay an extra precept on their bills to support a £1bn transport fund that its supporters say will help grow the area’s economy.

How Sally Bercow tweet ‘pointed finger of blame’

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:04:45 GMT

A TWEET by Commons Speaker’s wife Sally Bercow pointed “the finger of blame” at Tory peer Lord McAlpine during a media frenzy over allegations of child sex abuse, a judge has heard.

Disabled ask High Court to rule bedroom tax unlawful

Thu, 16 May 2013 07:51:30 GMT

THE High Court has been asked to declare that the Government’s so-called bedroom tax unlawfully discriminates against disabled people in social housing.

Minister hails deal on fish dumping

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:36:34 GMT

A compromise deal to shake up Europe’s controversial fisheries policy was hailed yesterday as bringing real benefits for British fishermen – if it wins approval from MEPs.

Home Secretary promises life will mean life for police killers

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:36:30 GMT

Home Secretary Theresa May has announced plans for anyone found guilty of murdering a police officer to be sentenced to life in prison without parole.

Ukip may kick out councillor over anti-Muslim material on Facebook

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:36:19 GMT

A Ukip county councillor could be removed from the party after admitting to sharing offensive material about Muslims on his Facebook page.

Jobless rise hits prospect  of recovery

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:36:14 GMT

Official figures showing a rise in unemployment and a tightening pay squeeze on households cast a cloud over the UK’s economic recovery hopes.

Bank chief upbeat on prospects for UK recovery

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:35:20 GMT

Sir Mervyn King has given his most upbeat signal yet over the UK’s recovery from the financial crisis during his last economic forecast as Bank of England governor yesterday.

Soldiers to serve longer in Afghan war zone

Wed, 15 May 2013 07:54:42 GMT

British troops are to serve longer tours of duty in Afghanistan, Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has announced.