Archive for 2012

PM quotes Bible in Christmas message

The prime minister quotes a verse from the Bible while paying tribute to Britain’s armed forces and emergency services in […]

Adoption overhaul plan announced

The adoption system in England will be overhauled to make it swifter and more robust, the government says.

Met boss returns amid 'plebgate' row

The Metropolitan Police commissioner returns from leave to deal with concerns raised by the ‘plebgate’ row.

Tolls 'could pay for new roads'

A plan to fund roads, using tolls which drivers would pay to private companies, is to be included in the […]

PM wishes Thatcher 'speedy recovery'

David Cameron has sent a message to former prime minister Margaret Thatcher via Twitter, saying he wishes her a “speedy […]

Norway minister's EU exit warning

Norway’s foreign minister calls on the UK to think of the advantages of staying in the European Union, rather than […]