Phillips issues race warning
News Article 12 April 2005
Britain's race watchdog has appealed for a calm debate on immigration as the general election looms.
Labour pushes back pensions decisions
Press Review 12 April 2005
The Labour Party yesterday gave its clearest signal yet that major reforms of pensions saving would be put back to a fourth term of government.
Education vital to economy, say Blair and Brown
News Article 11 April 2005
Tony Blair and Gordon Brown have continued their joint election campaigning, launching the economic and education chapters of Labour's manifesto.
'£15bn black hole' in Tory spending plans
News Article 11 April 2005
Labour has launched a fresh attack on Tory tax and spending plans.
Rover aid averts immediate redundancies
News Article 11 April 2005
A government loan has averted the prospect of immediate mass redundancies at MG Rover.
Prescott: I love election fights
Press Review 11 April 2005
John Prescott has admitted he loves an election fight, especially in Tory held seats where he can "rough them up".
Labour to pledge tax discount for volunteers
Press Review 11 April 2005
Volunteers will receive a discount on their council tax bills as part of a drive to build a culture of active citizenship and moral responsibility, the Labour manifesto will announce this week.
Bethnal Green contest gets dirty
Press Review 11 April 2005
A candidate in one of the most hotly contested seats in the election had eggs and vegetables hurled at her during a Jewish memorial service for the war dead.
Blair-Brown closeness suggests 'deal is done'
Press Review 11 April 2005
The FT has highlighted the improving relationship between Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, who have continued their series of joint campaign appearances with a weekend interview and a party political broadcast tonight.
Finance chiefs 'fear Labour third term'
Press Review 11 April 2005
A MORI poll in the FT finds that nine out of 10 finance directors believe taxes on business will rise in a Labour third term.
Labour slams uncosted Tory spending plans
Press Review 11 April 2005
On the day the Conservatives unveil their full election manifesto, Labour will launch a strategic attack on the Tory's tax and spending plans.
CBI warns of dissatisfaction over UK transport
News Article 11 April 2005
Some 94 per cent of British businesses want to see political parties putting transport at the top of their list of priorities, according to a new survey.
Scottish parties row over funding plans
News Article 11 April 2005
The political debate on Scotland has focused on which party will maintain the country's share of UK spending.
PM makes education appeal to electorate
News Article 10 April 2005
Tony Blair has outlined 10 key education pledges to be included in Labour's election manifesto.
Rover given £6.5m lifeline
News Article 10 April 2005
The government has said it will make £6.5m available to prevent redundancies at Rover this week.
