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MP attacks 'poverty chief's' payA senior MP says it is "ridiculous" that the head of a government-owned body which helps to tackle poverty in developing countries earns nearly £1m.
Smith accused of raid 'ignorance'Jacqui Smith is attacked for not knowing a Tory MP was to be arrested, as her predecessor says she should have been told.
I've confidence in Speaker - BrownGordon Brown says he has a "great deal of confidence" in House of Commons Speaker Michael Martin.
Decision on third runway delayedA decision on whether a third runway should be built at Heathrow Airport has been put back to 2009.
Cheap booze ban 'will not work'A planned crackdown on cheap alcohol will fail to tackle binge drinking as it does not go far enough, a senior Labour MP says.
Mandelson pressured on bank dealLord Mandelson fails to quell claims the government has not reached a mortgage interest relief deal with the banks.
DNA database 'breach of rights'Keeping the DNA of two Britons with no convictions was a breach of their human rights, a European court rules.
Police ID check claims rejectedHome Secretary Jacqui Smith denies claims police will be able to demand proof of identity under proposed new laws.
MP raid police 'sought consent'Scotland Yard says its officers did tell Commons officials that they could not search an MP's office without consent.
Airlines pressed to cut chargesAirlines are coming under increasing pressure to pass on the cost of recent reductions in the price of fuel to passengers.
Full text: Police letter on MP warrantThe full text of a letter sent by the Metropolitan Police Assistant Commissioner Bob Quick to the home secretary answering a number of questions about the search of Damian Green's Common's office:
Richard BlackApplause as Queen dips a toe into happy waters
Under pressureA profile of the Speaker of the Commons
Q&A: Rate cutHow UK interest rate cut to 2% will affect you
Robert PestonWhy should savers be punished with interest rate cut?
Nick RobinsonThere has never been a day quite like it in Parliament
Mardell's EuropePressure is on Irish PM to untangle Lisbon Treaty
Bank cuts UK rates to 57-year lowThe Bank of England has cut interest rates by one percentage point from 3% to 2%, their lowest level since 1951.
'Jobs cuts' at Revenue & CustomsThe PCS union says 90 offices across the UK are to close, with the loss of 3,400 jobs.
Body downgrades MLA pay levelsThe independent body charged with recommending pay levels for MLAs downgrades their salary status to 82% of an MP's.
Queen's Speech: Bill-by-billAn at-a-glance look at all the bills outlined in the 2008 Queen's Speech.
MP targets BBC's use of EnglishSenior MP Sir Nicholas Winterton says the BBC "should readopt the role of preserver of the English language".
Economy 'is overriding priority'Fighting the economic downturn is the government's top priority for the year ahead in a slimmed down Queen's Speech.
Cheap drinks promotions face ban"All you can drink" promotions in pubs and bars would be banned under government plans in the Queen's Speech.
Integrate or wait, migrants toldImmigrants who commit even minor crimes or make no effort to integrate will wait longer to become a UK citizen, the government says.
Patients to get 'bill of rights'The health service will have a duty to follow the vision set out in the NHS constitution, the Queen has confirmed.
MSPs to be asked to back UK billsSeveral key parts of the Queen's Speech will need the support of Holyrood to go ahead in Scotland.
'Fairer' treatment for depositorsBank users are promised fairer treatment in the new Banking Act, which has been outlined in the Queen's Speech.
Education reforms set in trainPlans to boost apprenticeships, increase local accountability and give schools greater search powers are laid out.
Councils 'to promote democracy'Councils in England are to be told to "promote democracy", under government plans outlined in the Queen's Speech.
Councils 'must consider elderly'Councils would have a duty to consider old people's needs and avoid using "complicated technology" in providing services, under government plans.
Secret inquest proposal 'on hold'Proposals to hold some inquests in private on grounds of national security appear to be on hold after criticism from MPs and justice campaigners.
EU aims to improve asylum rulesThe European Commission calls for fairer and more efficient procedures across the EU for asylum seekers.
Mandelson rejects euro talk claimBusiness Secretary Lord Mandelson has denied telling the head of the European Commission the UK should join the euro.
Full Scots fiscal power ruled outMoves to hand full financial powers to Scotland are ruled out by the body considering reforms to devolution.
Council tenant 'rewards' urgedUnemployed council house tenants who try to get work should receive discounts when buying homes, a report says.
Claimants 'should be work ready'Lone parents of children aged one to seven should be preparing to re-enter work, says a review.
Bush regrets Iraqi WMD failureOutgoing US President George Bush says his biggest regret is the intelligence failure over Iraqi weapons.
UK universities' fortunes divergeUniversities in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are losing ground to those in England, a report says.
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Government 'must be firm on arms'The government must stand firm on its deadline for loyalist decommissioning, SDLP leader Mark Durkan says.
Mark Devenport's political blogDummy puff/betsan blog
'Con' claim on free prescriptionsConservatives attack free prescriptions in Wales as figures show 93% were exempt before the charges were abolished.
Betsan Powys' political blogDummy puff/betsan blog
The Cabinet: Who's WhoHere is a minister-by-minister guide to the members of Gordon Brown's Cabinet.
Shadow Cabinet: Who's WhoHere is a minister-by-minister guide to the members of Tory leader David Cameron's Cabinet.
In full: Lib Dem front benchHere is a spokesman-by-spokesman guide to the members of Nick Clegg's front bench team.
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Guide to ParliamentWhat is Parliament for and how does it work?
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