Childcare split over-stated?
With further announcements on childcare imminent, reports of coalition disagreements may be overdone.
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The government has scrapped its initial plans to sell off England’s public forests, safeguarding the areas for future generations.
Rachel Reeves and George Osborne crossed swords in the House of Commons over spending on infrastructure. Who’s right? FactCheck digs in.
For all the talk of “mission creep” in north Africa and comparisons to Tony Blair, this Prime Minister does not have the stomach for foreign wars of any scale.
With further announcements on childcare imminent, reports of coalition disagreements may be overdone.
From April, an under-occupation penalty will be served on housing benefit claimants with a spare room or rooms. Dubbed the “bedroom tax”, Ciaran Jenkins explains how it works.
Conservative MP Mark Field tells Channel 4 News he had not heard of the term “bedroom tax” before last week but that he voted for the policy behind the nickname because it will ease overcrowding.
The price of fizzy, sugary drinks should be raised by as much as 20 p a litre, says a new report, with the proceeds of a new tax going towards schemes which improve child health.
President Obama failed to mention Europe in his inaugural speech last week. Should we read anything into it?
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg insists the economy recovery was on track, despite calls from the International Monetary Foundation’s chief economist and Boris Johnson to re-think austerity plans.
Britain’s economic growth has taken an unexpected knock, raising fears of a triple-dip recession. But are these fears well grounded or is there hope on the horizon? Channel 4 News investigates.
The UK economy contracted by 0.3 per cent in the final quarter of 2012, according to official figures, increasing the likelihood of an unprecedented triple-dip recession.
On 25 January 2011 Tahrir Square became the focal point for a public outpouring of anger against the rule of Hosni Mubarak. As violence breaks out in Egypt again, Channel 4 News asks what has changed?
David Cameron’s claim that the government is “paying down Britain’s debts” provokes anger among some economists and an official complaint from Labour. Does it pass the FactCheck test?
More than three-quarters of countries assessed in a major survey fail to meet basic standards of government budget transparency, it is revealed today.
As David Cameron puts the finishing touches to his long-awaited speech on Britain’s place in Europe, what are his chances of achieving a renegotiation in talks with other leaders?