MoD housing criticised by auditors
News Article 10 March 2005
The Ministry of Defence should do more to look after the housing needs of armed forces personnel posted overseas, the National Audit Office has said.
Blair backs attorney general over code
News Article 9 March 2005
Tony Blair has told MPs the attorney general did not breach the ministerial code of conduct by failing to provide the Cabinet with a full copy of his legal advice on the Iraq war.
MPs warn government over job cuts
News Article 9 March 2005
MPs have warned ministers to tread carefully before cutting jobs in the Pension Service.
Go easy on Gypsies, Prescott tells councils
Press Review 8 March 2005
The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister has urged councils to go easy on gypsies who set up camps in contravention of planning rules.
Gilligan on defensive over TV drama
Press Review 8 March 2005
Andrew Gilligan has hit out at a Channel 4 drama, "The Government Inspector", which claims he changed his notes of a key conversation he had with Dr David Kelly.
Home Office defends immigration stats
News Article 7 March 2005
The Home Office has rejected claims the government has overstated the economic benefits of immigration.
Watchdog attacks Blair adviser
Press Review 3 March 2005
The civil service commissioners have launched a strong attack on the powers of Jonathan Powell, Tony Blair's chief of staff, to issue instructions to civil servants.
Benn plans 'no strings' development aid
News Article 2 March 2005
Hilary Benn has said less pressure will be put on poor countries to privatise key industries.
Schools must accept problem pupils, says Kelly
News Article 2 March 2005
The education secretary has threatened to use legislation to force all schools to accept their share of unruly pupils.
Goldsmith rejects calls to release war advice
Press Review 2 March 2005
Attorney general Lord Goldsmith has again rejected calls to publish his advice to the government on the legality of the Iraq war.
Minister promises fly-tipping crackdown
News Article 2 March 2005
Councils spend £100 a minute cleaning up fly-tipping, according to new figures.
Targets put pressure on visa staff
News Article 1 March 2005
A report from the Commons public accounts committee has revealed that visa processing staff are expected to decide an application every 11 minutes.
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Nanotechnology 'will be developed ethically'
News Article 25 February 2005
Lord Sainsbury has set out the government's response to a report on the use of nanotechnologies.
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.
