DTI rebranding 'degenerating into a circus'
News Article 13 May 2005
The prime minister is facing embarrassment as critics attack the "comic" decision to abandon moves to rename the Department for Trade and Industry.
Extended Queen's Speech backed by PM
Press Review 13 May 2005
Tony Blair has approved a long legislative programme containing 40 bills, many of them likely to attract opposition from rebellious back benchers.
MoD turns to Westland
Press Review 13 May 2005
AgustaWestland, the Italian helicopter group, will help draw up the Ministry of Defence's £3bn helicopter programme, according to the FT.
DPEI becomes DTI once again
Press Review 13 May 2005
The government has made a swift u-turn and reversed its decision to rebrand the DTI as the Department for Productivity Energy and Industry.
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.
Business red tape to be slashed
Press Review 12 May 2005
The government is set to announce a Regulatory Reform Bill in next week's Queen's speech that seeks to adopt new plans to slash the estimated £100bn cost of regulation on business.
Ministers crack down on buy-to-let rip-offs
News Article 11 May 2005
The government has launched a High Court bid to close down six property firms it is concerned are exploiting "get rich quick" schemes.
PM shakes-up Downing Street staff
Press Review 11 May 2005
Tony Blair is shaking up his back room team in Number 10 in a bid to adopt a more consensual style of government.
Key Blair advisor leaves No10
News Article 10 May 2005
Baroness Morgan, one of Tony Blair's closest aides for more than a decade, is leaving Number 10.
Brown picks new team of advisers
News Article 10 May 2005
Gordon Brown has revamped his Treasury team of special advisers.
