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China cancels visit to UK 'over Dalai Lama meet'

Sat, 26 May 2012 03:33:49 +0100

China's top legislator cancelled a visit to Britain in anger over a meeting between Prime Minister David Cameron and the Dalai Lama, Tibet's exiled spiritual leader, a source said.

PM's tribute to Falklands fallen

Fri, 25 May 2012 18:20:09 +0100

David Cameron has paid his own personal tribute to the 255 soldiers, sailors and airmen who gave their lives to liberate the Falkland Islands.

Cameron defends role in Murdoch takeover deal

Fri, 25 May 2012 15:47:21 +0100

LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister David Cameron rejected calls to fire his Culture Minister on Friday after a public inquiry heard how the minister had ignored warnings from staff to lend his support to a major Rupert Murdoch takeover deal. Appearing on a morning television show more commonly known for light-hearted issues, Cameron was tackled on his judgment in appointing a minister to rule on News Corp's bid for BSkyB who he already knew supported the deal. ...

Clegg warns of Greek euro zone exit "chain reaction"

Fri, 25 May 2012 13:50:08 +0100

LONDON (Reuters) - A Greek exit from the euro zone would set off a "chain reaction of uncertainty" that would be strongly felt in Britain's banking sector, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg said. He warned that a possible Greek exit would not resolve the present problems in the euro zone but would instead create greater instability across Europe and the wider global economy. ...

Libyan PM Lays Wreath For WPC Yvonne Fletcher

Fri, 25 May 2012 13:22:04 +0100

Libya's interim Prime Minister Abdurrahim El-Keib has laid a wreath at the spot where policewoman Yvonne Fletcher was shot dead outside the country's London embassy in 1984.

Libyan PM visits Fletcher site

Fri, 25 May 2012 12:10:39 +0100

Libyan prime minister Abdurrahim El-Keib has made a historic visit to the spot where policewoman Yvonne Fletcher was shot dead outside the country's London embassy in 1984.

Libyan PM lays wreath for slain policewoman

Fri, 25 May 2012 09:57:53 +0100

Libyan Prime Minister Abdel Rahim al-Kib laid a wreath of white roses and carnations on Friday at the spot where a British policewoman was shot dead in 1984 outside the Libyan embassy in London.

Patients to rate care in 'family and friends test'

Fri, 25 May 2012 08:55:33 +0100

Hospital patients will be invited to rate the treatment they receive and say whether they would recommend it to their loved ones, Prime Minister David Cameron will announce on Friday.

PM picked 'pro-Murdoch' minister for BSkyB deal

Fri, 25 May 2012 07:11:24 +0100

British Prime Minister David Cameron appointed a minister to decide on Rupert Murdoch's bid for control of pay-TV giant BSkyB, despite knowing that the official backed the deal, an inquiry has heard.

Nick Clegg warns of Greek euro zone exit "chain reaction"

Fri, 25 May 2012 03:07:04 +0100

LONDON (Reuters) - A Greek exit from the euro zone would set off a "chain reaction of uncertainty" that would be strongly felt in Britain's banking sector, British Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg said. He warned that a possible Greek exit would not resolve the present problems in the euro zone but would instead create greater instability across Europe and the wider global economy. ...

Clegg warning over Greece euro exit

Thu, 24 May 2012 23:31:25 +0100

Greek exit from the euro could set off a "chain reaction of uncertainty" which would result in a "grinding slowdown in economic activity" across Europe, including the UK, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has warned.

UK appointed pro-Murdoch minister to News Corp bid

Thu, 24 May 2012 21:46:03 +0100

LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister David Cameron gave the job of ruling on a multi-billion dollar takeover by News Corp to a minister he knew supported the deal, an inquiry heard on Thursday, reigniting accusations he was in hock to Rupert Murdoch. Jeremy Hunt, the Culture Secretary who was handed the task of deciding whether to support Murdoch's $12 billion bid for BSkyB, had previously sent a memo to Cameron detailing his view that the takeover would be good for Britain. ...

Hunt defended over BSkyB letter

Thu, 24 May 2012 18:54:35 +0100

Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt has come under renewed pressure following the publication by the Leveson Inquiry of a memo in which he made private representations to the Prime Minister supporting News Corporation's bid to take over BSkyB.

UK police head for Libya to probe 1984 murder

Thu, 24 May 2012 18:22:58 +0100

LONDON (Reuters) - A Scotland Yard team is to fly to Libya to investigate the murder of police officer Yvonne Fletcher, who was shot dead outside the Libyan embassy in London in 1984, Prime Minister David Cameron said on Thursday. Fletcher, 25, died after being hit by a shot fired from the embassy during a demonstration against former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi. After an 11-day siege, 30 Libyans in the embassy were deported and no one was ever charged with her killing. Cameron told reporters the police team visit was a "really positive step forward. ...

Libya visit in Wpc murder inquiry

Thu, 24 May 2012 17:40:00 +0100

A Metropolitan Police team is to fly to Libya to continue the investigation into the murder of Wpc Yvonne Fletcher, the Prime Minister has announced.

Clegg says time to shift economy up a gear

Thu, 24 May 2012 17:27:00 +0100

BERLIN (Reuters) - British Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg said on Thursday that data showing Britain's economy shrank more than expected in the first quarter underlined the need to accelerate efforts to free up investment and credit. Britain's economy, in its second recession since the 2007-08 financial crisis, contracted by 0.3 percent between January and March, Thursday's data showed, following a slump in construction output. "The revision of the growth figures for the first quarter was very disappointing," Clegg said during a visit to Berlin. ...

The memo that brings Hunt scandal to Cameron's door

Thu, 24 May 2012 17:03:45 +0100

David Cameron was dragged further into the row engulfing Jeremy Hunt today after another explosive evidence session at the Leveson inquiry.

No eurozone answers as crisis drifts on

Thu, 24 May 2012 08:39:36 +0100

David Cameron has called for "decisive action soon" to resolve the ongoing eurozone crisis.

Cameron vows to fight EU financial tax

Thu, 24 May 2012 07:36:43 +0100

British Prime Minister David Cameron lashed out at fellow EU leaders Wednesday for reviving a proposal for a financial transaction tax, saying it was a bad idea and he would fight it all the way.

Euro: Enough is enough says Cameron

Thu, 24 May 2012 01:03:54 +0100

David Cameron has called for a "lasting solution" to the eurozone crisis after enduring 18 EU summits on the subject since he became Prime Minister.

London stocks slide on Greece exit warning

Wed, 23 May 2012 16:37:53 +0100

London stocks plunged lower on Wednesday ahead of an informal EU summit and after the former Greek prime minister warned that Greece might leave the eurozone.

PM rapped over 'idiot Balls' jibe

Wed, 23 May 2012 15:26:21 +0100

David Cameron has lost his temper with Ed Balls after the shadow chancellor teased him to "chillax, and have another glass of wine".

Clash over 'easier sacking' report

Wed, 23 May 2012 15:26:21 +0100

David Cameron and Ed Miliband have clashed in the House of Commons over the controversial report commissioned by the Prime Minister which called for changes in the law to make it easier for businesses to sack staff.

PM Challenges Euro Judges On Prisoner Votes

Wed, 23 May 2012 14:38:05 +0100

David Cameron has set up a clash with Europe by signalling he will fight plans to force the UK to give prisoners voting rights.

Cameron lashes out: Ed Balls branded a "muttering idiot"

Wed, 23 May 2012 13:10:06 +0100

David Cameron branded Ed Balls a "muttering idiot" in an angry outburst during PMQs today.

Balls: We'll back prisoner battle

Wed, 23 May 2012 10:27:32 +0100

Labour will back David Cameron if he chooses to fight an ultimatum issued by human rights judges giving Britain six months to change the law on prisoners' voting rights, shadow chancellor Ed Balls has said.

Growth plan pressure on EU leaders

Wed, 23 May 2012 10:27:32 +0100

David Cameron and fellow EU leaders are to meet in Brussels under intense pressure to agree new economic growth plans ahead of a crucial Greek election vote.

Clegg: Investment move 'not plan B'

Wed, 23 May 2012 00:29:03 +0100

The coalition is preparing a significant boost in state-backed infrastructure investment in a fresh push on growth, the Deputy Prime Minister has indicated.

April inflation hits lowest in more than two years

Tue, 22 May 2012 20:46:53 +0100

LONDON (Reuters) - Inflation fell to its lowest in more than two years in April, raising the prospect that the Bank of England will be able to inject more stimulus later this year to support the economy. The Office for National Statistics said consumer price inflation eased to 3.0 percent in April from 3.5 percent in March, freeing BoE Governor Mervyn King from the obligation to write an explanatory letter to finance minister George Osborne. ...

UK given prisoner votes deadline

Tue, 22 May 2012 19:47:15 +0100

The row over prisoners' voting rights has erupted again as human rights judges gave David Cameron six months to change the law in Britain.

Lord Clegg? Lib Dem leader won't rule out becoming a peer

Tue, 22 May 2012 15:25:21 +0100

Nick Clegg refused to rule out becoming a peer in an unreformed House of Lords today, during deputy prime minister's questions.

Chillaxed Cameron broke off from Nato meeting to go sightseeing

Tue, 22 May 2012 09:30:24 +0100

David Cameron broke off at the end of the Nato summit in Chicago to go sightseeing, Barack Obama has joked.

PM reaffirms Afghan pull-out date

Mon, 21 May 2012 21:19:53 +0100

David Cameron has reaffirmed plans to withdraw British troops from Afghanistan amid fresh warnings the country could re-emerge as a terrorist haven once international forces have gone.

Cameron urges euro zone action

Mon, 21 May 2012 20:20:06 +0100

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Prime Minister David Cameron said on Monday not enough had been done to end the euro zone debt crisis but reassured savers worried by a downgrading of Spanish banks that British banks were well regulated and well capitalised. "While I would commend what has happened in the euro zone in terms of many of the steps they have taken to make their economies more competitive ... ...

David Cameron “chillaxing” and five other leaders who enjoyed the good life while in power

Mon, 21 May 2012 15:18:50 +0100

David Cameron has defended his style of leadership after a new biography of the Prime Minister claimed he often “chillaxes” at the weekend with a number of social activities.

Cameron rejects Megrahi probe plea

Mon, 21 May 2012 11:39:48 +0100

David Cameron has dismissed calls for a fresh inquiry into the conviction of Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Ali al-Megrahi in the wake of his death.

PM: No 'chillaxing' from me

Mon, 21 May 2012 10:34:01 +0100

The prime minister has denied reports that he enjoys a leisurely lifestyle at Downing Street, saying he is "completely dedicated" to his job.

Cameron lectures Greece, Clegg lectures Germany

Mon, 21 May 2012 10:04:22 +0100

The British government has tried to bring the two sides of the eurozone debate together with separate messages to the Greek and German people on the back of a G8 meeting in the US.

Blair leads tributes to Robin Gibb

Mon, 21 May 2012 09:51:08 +0100

Former prime minister Tony Blair led tributes to his "great friend" Robin Gibb following the death of the Bee Gees star on Sunday night, after a lengthy fight with cancer.

I'm driving reforms agenda, says PM

Mon, 21 May 2012 05:06:50 +0100

David Cameron brushed aside criticism of his work ethic after details emerged of his fondness for karaoke and computer games.