MPs make waterways call
News Article 31 July 2007
MPs have called on Defra and British Waterways to resolve their differences over developing the country's canals and rivers.
'No case for extending terror detention'
News Article 30 July 2007
The government has failed to make the case for detaining terrorist suspects any longer than 28 days without charge, says a parliamentary committee.
Warning on plans to tackle global warming
News Article 30 July 2007
A Commons committee has criticised the government's "incoherent" plans to tackle global warming.
MPs concerned over private equity debts
News Article 30 July 2007
The Commons Treasury committee has expressed concerns about the growth of the private equity industry.
Hughes boosts youth service funding
News Article 26 July 2007
The children's minister has pledged new funding and the use of unclaimed bank assets to finance "exciting, modern, up-to-date places" for young people.
Report warns on aviation security
News Article 26 July 2007
Ministers are "unduly relaxed" about the number of people breaching airport hand luggage rules, a report has warned.
Benefits system 'too complex'
News Article 26 July 2007
The benefits system is "stunningly complex" and must be simplified in order to avoid mistakes, a committee of MPs has said.
Parliamentarians criticise MoJ creation
News Article 26 July 2007
The government "manifestly underestimated" the impact of creating the Ministry of Justice, according to a committee of MPs.
EU action urged on fraud
News Article 26 July 2007
Lack of action within Europe means large scale VAT fraud is set to continue, MPs have warned.
PM sets out 56-day detention plan
News Article 25 July 2007
Gordon Brown has set out plans to increase the period of time police can hold terrorism suspects without charge.
Gordon Brown: Security speech in full
News Article 25 July 2007
The full text of the prime minister's Commons statement on security.
US 'ignored' UK torture protests
News Article 25 July 2007
The US has ignored "strong protests" from Britain when using information from the security services to practice 'rendition', it has emerged.
Cameron calls for EU poll
News Article 25 July 2007
David Cameron has accused the government of being "afraid to trust the people" and hold a referendum on the EU reform treaty.
TV bosses must 'sort out' deception
News Article 25 July 2007
Gordon Brown has called on the media authorities to "sort out" as a matter of urgency the scandal around television phone-ins.
Brown calls for flood unity
News Article 25 July 2007
The prime minister has called for all-party backing in tackling the widespread flooding in parts of the country.
