Dependent independence? Carney’s warning for Scotland
Mark Carney diplomatically warns Scotland that independence could come at a heavy price – like the ones paid by Ireland, Iceland, Cyprus and Spain.
Mr Cameron has again promised a referendum on Britains EU membership after the next election. But he could not hide his disappointment that a bill to enshrine it in law fell in the Lords today.
As the British and French leaders hold a summit at an RAF base, Channel 4 News looks at the recent history of bad blood between the two countries.
Mark Carney diplomatically warns Scotland that independence could come at a heavy price – like the ones paid by Ireland, Iceland, Cyprus and Spain.
Bank of England Governor Mark Carney says an independent Scotland would have to cede some of its national sovereignty if it wants to keep the pound.
Chancellor George Osborne tells Channel 4 News that positive growth figures show the government’s long-term economic plan is working, but there is still more to do.
David Cameron issues a warning to the European Union that imposing “burdensome” regulations on shale gas exploration would deter investment and job creation.
The EU flag may hang listlessly outside buildings in Europe. But anti-government protesters in Ukraine carry it to the frontline like a medieval standard.
Ukraine’s president starts talks with opposition leaders including heavyweight boxer-turned-politician Vitaly Klitschko – as protests spread beyond Kiev.
Might Messrs Osborne and Cameron be wise to avoid getting hung up on the T word as far as Europe is concerned?
Eyebrows have been raised. France was heard muttering an obscenity. That is essentially how George Osborne’s “reform or perish” speech on Europe will be received in Paris or Berlin.
George Osborne emphasises Tory determination to reform the European Union, saying Europe is at risk of falling behind Asia’s economic titans.
More than 90 Conservative MPs write to David Cameron urging him to give parliament a national veto over current and future EU laws.
Lord Dobbs says the principle behind the EU referendum bill is “extraordinarily simple”. “A people have a right to decide their own future,” he adds. Peers are debating the bill in the House of Lords.
At least 75 peers debate a bill that would allow a referendum on the UK’s membership – but some peers are threatening to stall the legislation.
Immigration is a hot topic. “Go Home” vans appeared on the streets, and now the Times has caused a stir by pointing out that one in 10 babies in Britain is Muslim. But is Britain racist?