Nuclear policy: hypocrisy and inevitability?
Sixty-eight years ago today America detonated the world’s first nuclear bomb at its Trinity testing site in New Mexico. Today the most intriguing aspect of the nuclear debate is that it is so low-key.
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Sixty-eight years ago today America detonated the world’s first nuclear bomb at its Trinity testing site in New Mexico. Today the most intriguing aspect of the nuclear debate is that it is so low-key.
A review of Britain’s nuclear deterrent, led by the Liberal Democrats, rejects alternatives to the submarine-based Trident system as too costly.
A new survey reveals far greater shale gas reserves in the UK. But as the government announces financial benefits for “fracking” communities, will the controversial method be approved?
The Treasury portions out £100bn on new homes, railways and roads in the second part of the comprehensive spending review – but Labour dismisses the investment as “hot air”.
The spending round contained some surprises and innovations, Economics Editor Faisal Islam reports.
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Chancellor George Osborne is to draw up the battle lines for the next general election as he sets out his final spending plans before the country goes to the polls in 2015.
Chancellor George Osborne tells MPs Britain will have to endure another £11.5bn of cuts, with further pain for public sector workers. But infrastructure spending will receive a boost.
The senior Liberal Democrat peer Lord Rennard is interviewed by police under caution over allegations he sexually harassed women party activists.
Nick Clegg should have ordered a formal inquiry into allegations of sexual harassment against Lib Dem peer Lord Rennard, an investigation into the party’s handling of the claims has found.
The government’s promising it’s cracking down on tax avoiders. Are their claims avoidance or evasion? FactCheck finds out.
As a raft of changes to the tax system come into effect, the government and opposition clash over the winners and losers.
A tax loophole which allows firms to dodge around £100m a year in National Insurance will close in the Budget, it is announced.
As the Lib Dem spring conference is overshadowed by the recent allegations about the behaviour of Lord Rennard, Cathy Newman finds there are still many unanswered questions.
The Lord Rennard allegations continue to prove a challenge to Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg.