Barroso wants end to UK rebate
News Article 20 May 2005
Britain's £3bn EU rebate is "no longer justified," according to European Commission president Jose Manuel Barroso.
PM 'working normally' after back treatment
News Article 20 May 2005
Tony Blair is spending the weekend at Chequers after hospital treatment for a slipped disc.
Teachers leader slams primary tests
News Article 20 May 2005
Research has shown that ministers have "grossly exaggerated" improvements in primary school performance.
Senior Tory quits front bench over devolution outburst
News Article 19 May 2005
The shadow Scotland secretary has resigned after making ill-judged comments about the composition of the Holyrood parliament.
McConnell dismisses Gleaneagles £100m policing claims
News Article 19 May 2005
Jack McConnell has rejected claims that the total cost of policing the G8 summit at Gleneagles could exceed £100m.
Hoon reveals plan for 80-day break
News Article 19 May 2005
The new leader of the House has announced that MPs are due for an 11-and-a-half week summer 'holiday' this year.
Confusion over UK referendum if France votes 'no'
News Article 19 May 2005
It is looking unlikely that a UK referendum on the EU constitution will go ahead following a French No vote.
Blair seeks to revive Ulster peace process
News Article 19 May 2005
Tony Blair has held meetings with Northern Ireland's main political parties in a renewed bid to break the deadlock in the province's peace process.
Tories slam Tube competition
News Article 19 May 2005
The Conservatives have described a Transport for London competition, to suggest ways to keep Tube passengers cool in the summer, as "a farce".
'World class' NHS promised for Wales
News Article 19 May 2005
The Welsh health minister has announced a 10-year strategy to deliver a "world class" health and social care service in Wales.
Bourne slams Labour for cost of questions
News Article 18 May 2005
Welsh Conservatives have accused Labour of exaggerating the cost of answering a series of questions put to its ministers.
No10 to 'wait and see' on French referendum
News Article 18 May 2005
Downing Street has refused to be drawn on whether the UK will go a ahead with a referendum if France rejects the EU constitution.
Minister promises safer and fairer world
News Article 18 May 2005
The government has pledged to work with European and global partners to create a "safer and fairer world".
Mayor pleased with Tube progress
News Article 18 May 2005
London mayor Ken Livingstone has welcomed figures showing that London Underground carried a record number of passengers last year.
Brown pledges 'humble' approach to red tape
News Article 18 May 2005
The chancellor has promised businesses a "culture change" in the government's approach to business regulation.
