UK Independence Party members gather for their autumn conference in Torquay with the search for a new leader top of its agenda.
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The market is screaming its lack of concern about UK fiscal credibility. Government debt is long-term and denominated in the domestic currency. We are terrified of a confidence bogey who is asleep, writes Martin Wolf
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FT 5 hours ago (via ft.com)
As the feuds continue, factionalism spreads, and the likes of Blair and Mandelson are drawn on their views on the latest Labour leadership contest, now seems a good time to stop and consider what exactly we know about the UK’s second strongest political force; the Parliamentary Labour Party. We know they have an extensive record
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The New York Times Magazine's article about phone hacking at the News of the World comes, it must be said, a little out of the blue. It's over a year since the story last exercised printing presses in the UK – and a year, too, since David Cameron's communications chief, Andy Coulson, was hauled in front of MPs to explain what happened under his editorship of the paper. Back th...
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Spectator 7 hours ago (via spectator.co.uk)
The environmental group has threatened legal action against the UK government over its decision to continue to grant deepwater licences before the causes of Gulf of Mexico spill have been determined
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Former UK prime minister reveals the delight of his government ministers when France voted to reject the European Union's draft constitution
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In addition to dominating the front pages in Britain the release of Tony Blair's memoirs has created a stir in America. Telegraph.co.uk has selected extracts of US and British reviews.
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Telegraph 7 hours ago (via telegraph.co.uk)
The UK should have addressed its public deficit back in 2005, former Prime Minister Tony Blair has told the BBC.
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The head of Britain's aerospace and defence trade body yesterday warned against "cutting into the bone" of the industry as speculation mounts over the outcome of October's comprehensive spending review.
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