Blair pledges final push on public service reform
News Article 12 May 2005
Tony Blair has pledged to push ahead with reform of the public services during his final years in office.
Labour third term aims to bring back 'respect'
News Article 12 May 2005
The government will seek to "embed a culture of rights and responsibilities" as an antidote to continuing anti-social behaviour, Tony Blair has said.
'No plans' to investigate Galloway over latest Iraq claims
News Article 12 May 2005
The prime minister said the government has no plans to investigate the latest allegations linking Respect MP George Galloway to Saddam Hussein's regime.
PM attacks 'misguided' vote on working hours
News Article 12 May 2005
Tony Blair has slammed as "completely misguided" the European parliamentary vote to scrap the UK opt-out from the working time directive.
'Progress still possible' in NI peace process
News Article 12 May 2005
The prime minister has rejected suggestions that the government's approach to the peace process caused the collapse of Ulster's moderate political parties.
Lords reform will go to free vote
News Article 12 May 2005
Tony Blair has said he will seek a consensus on further reform of the House of Lords.
Brown picks new team of advisers
News Article 10 May 2005
Gordon Brown has revamped his Treasury team of special advisers.
Blair hints at terror law compromise
News Article 25 February 2005
Tony Blair has hinted that further compromise was possible on the role of judges in issuing control orders on suspected terrorists.
Blair to boost minimum wage
Press Review 25 February 2005
At his monthly press conference in Downing Street, Tony Blair will today announce plans for an increase in the minimum wage.
Broad welcome for minimum wage increase
News Article 25 February 2005
The adult national minimum wage rate will increase from £4.85 to £5.05 in October, Tony Blair said at his monthly press conference.
Major: Blair should end practice of political 'black arts'
Press Review 22 February 2005
Tony Blair should put a halt to the Labour Party's smears and dirty tricks against its political opponents, John Major insists today.
Whitehall communications strategy overhauled
News Article 20 January 2005
The government has announced an overhaul of its communications service in a bid to improve trust in politicians and civil servants.
Europe 'needs constitution to function effectively'
News Article 6 January 2005
The European Union cannot function effectively with 25 members under its present system, the prime minister has said.
PM warns on missing Britons
News Article 6 January 2005
Tony Blair has warned that many of the Britons missing since the Asian tsunami are likely to have died.
Blair refuses to back Brown for third term
News Article 6 January 2005
The prime minister has praised the chancellor's record but refused to confirm he will be kept on at the Treasury after the election.
