UK Politics

Members of the emergency services, wearing decontamination suits, take part in a mock chemical attack simulation in London in 2003. The exercise was designed to test London's ability to cope with a terror attack. The scenario was that a chemical was released on a busy train travelling from Waterloo to Bank station.

Threat of chemical attack 'more realistic'

Home Secretary highlights danger posed by new technologies as she publishes updated counter-terror strategy.

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Minister faces inquiry into second home cash claims

Tuesday, 24 March 2009

MPs join backlash over expenses as committee considers pay reform

Brown confident G20 will commit to growth

Tuesday, 24 March 2009

Prime Minister Gordon Brown said today he was confident world leaders at a global financial crisis summit next week would do "whatever it takes" to create growth and jobs.

Brown calls for increased IMF funds

Tuesday, 24 March 2009

Prime Minister Gordon Brown today called for the International Monetary Fund to have at least $500 billion (340 billion pounds) of resources to help countries cope with the financial crisis.

Clarke back in line on inheritance tax cut policy

Tuesday, 24 March 2009

Shadow Business Secretary's comments on Tory pledge a 'cock-up, not a conspiracy'

The Big Question: Are there illegal government databases and what can we do about it?

Tuesday, 24 March 2009

Straw sets out rights for 21st-century Britons

Tuesday, 24 March 2009

Jack Straw, the Justice Secretary, yesterday set out plans for an updated list of Britons' rights and responsibilities redrawn for the 21st century – more than 300 years after their first introduction.