Westminster news review

International news review

Public services news review

Local government news review

Devolved news review

The public interest
The Liberal Democrats have problems and opportunities, writes Robin Oakley.
Robin Oakely

Marginal issues
General elections are still won in the marginals, reports Sir Robert Worcester.
Robert Worcester

The month in review

Edward Davie

Flicking the switch
It has not taken a great ideological shift for Tony Blair to support nuclear energy, says Oonagh Blackman
Oonagh Blackman

From Russia with love
James Nixey examines why President Putin used energy as a weapon during his recent ‘gas spat’ with Ukraine
James Nixey

Security in diversity
There is no single solution to meeting Britain's future energy needs, writes Malcolm Wicks.
Malcolm Wicks

A duel fuel dilemma
A balance of economic and environmental issues must be the focus of the national energy debate, says Alan Duncan.
Alan Duncan

Tilting at windmills
The UK cannot look to the wind as a viable renewable energy source, argues Dr David Bellamy.
David Bellamy

The mission to fission
A greater move towards nuclear power is inevitable and vital, insists Sir Bernard Ingham
Bernard Ingham

Time to decommission - and reskill
Just because Dounreay has bequeathed Caithness a skilled workforce it doesn’t mean the region wants another nuclear power station, says Eleanor Scott MSP
Eleanor Scott

Changing the habits of a lifetime
Simple behavioural changes by the general public would eradicate any ‘need’ for nuclear power, insists Mike Childs
Mike Childs

The burning issue
The UK needs a diverse energy mixture, says Paul Golby
Paul Golby

In the pipeline
Mapping the world's top gas producers and consumers
Sally Dawson and Sarah Southerton

The part-time pensioners
Tackling pension inequality must become the main priority of politicians seeking the women’s vote, insists Jackie Ashley
Jackie Ashley

Policies for tomorrow's pensioners
We must learn the lessons of past and ensure future pensions are adaptable to changing work patterns, says John Hutton MP
John Hutton

Pensioning off the post-war settlement
The need for reform is an inevitable consequence of an ageing population, insists Tory MP Philip Hammond
Philip Hammond

Means testing mishmash
Pension credits have had their day – Lord Turner’s proposals could form the alternative, argues David Laws MP
David Laws

One small step
Lord Turner’s recommendations do not go far enough to tackle the real pensions crisis, warns Ann Rossiter
Ann Rossiter

Ducking hard decisions
Allowing public sector workers to retire earlier than their private sector counterparts is a bad deal, warns Sir Digby Jones.
Digby Jones

Protecting a pensions partnership
The CBI’s hostility to the recent public sector pensions agreement is indicative of a high level of misunderstanding on the part of business leaders, says Mark Serwotka
Mark Serwotka

Missing the target
While many pensioners have benefited from the credits system, others remain financially excluded, warns Vicky Pearlman
Vicky Pearlman

Taking charge
Efforts to tackle financial exclusion could be hampered by the growth in charging cash machines, reports Sarah Southerton
Sarah Southerton

Through the looking glass
Already unpopular at home, Britain's EU budget del won't win Tony Blair many Brussels brownie points, says Bruno Waterfield
Bruno Waterfield

The sound of silence
The results of the Dutch and French referendums on the EU constitution showed real support for change, argues William Hague.
William Hague

All style, no substance?
Tony Blair failed to deliver on the EU budget, writes Nick Clegg.
Nick Clegg

Making councillors matter
If the Labour Party is to succeed in May’s elections, ministers have to trust local councils with policy implementation, suggests Cllr Keith Wakefield
Keith Wakefield

Shire shock troops
Priti Patel hopes David Cameron's diversity agenda will bring swift change in the selection of Tory candidates.
Priti Patel

Kennedy assassination: cock-up or conspiracy?
Michael White reflects on the events leading up to Charles Kennedy’s resignation as Liberal Democrat leader, and considers who is likely to emerge as his successor
Michael White

Happy Christmas war isn't over
Iraq’s pre-Christmas respite from insurgent attacks was just that, warns Paul Rogers – hostilities have since resumed in earnest
Paul Rogers

Washed up
Scotland cannot protect its marine environment unless the powers necessary are devolved to its Parliament, says Richard Lochhead MSP
Richard Lochhead

Bed time story
Patients at several London hospitals can sleep easier as a result of an innovative new service, says Robert Naylor
Robert Naylor

World class opportunity
Government proposals will deliver high standards and expectations for every child, says Ruth Kelly
Ruth Kelly

Learning lessons
Richard Parsons reviews the continuing debate over the future of education services
Richard Parsons