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Fuel duty freezes 'boost economy'

The government is to publish analysis which suggests the cost to the Treasury of freezing fuel duty could be offset […]

Clegg backs new top rate council tax

Nick Clegg insists a Lib Dem plan to introduce higher council tax bands for expensive properties is “fully deliverable”.

Coulson: Brooks affair was 'wrong'

Former News of the World editor Andy Coulson denies his affair with colleague Rebekah Brooks breached professional standards.

CPS should pay legal bill – MP Evans

Former deputy speaker Nigel Evans, who was cleared of rape and sexual assault charges, says prosecutors should pay his £130,000 […]

Councils 'hustled' over housing

The director general of the National Trust accuses the government of pushing councils to produce local plans quickly so homes […]

MPs urge shift in complaint culture

Public services still need to learn lessons from the Stafford Hospital scandal on how to handle complaints, says a committee […]