Downing Street
Govt sticks to austerity path in budget
Mar 20, 2013 22:47 EDT
The government will stick firmly to a barrage of austerity measures, Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne insisted in a budget that also slashed economic growth forecasts, while offering plans to boost the weak economy as the eurozone crisis reignites.
Britain sticks to austerity path in budget
Mar 20, 2013 21:49 EDT
Britain will stick firmly to a barrage of austerity measures, finance minister George Osborne insisted in a budget that also slashed economic growth forecasts, while offering plans to boost the weak economy as the eurozone crisis reignites.
London shares fall
Mar 20, 2013 13:21 EDT
London shares closed lower on Wednesday as the government announced its intention to stick firmly to a barrage of austerity measures while unveiling the budget.
Budget: Osborne sticks to austerity path
Mar 20, 2013 11:42 EDT
Britain will stick firmly to a barrage of austerity measures, George Osborne insisted Wednesday in a budget that also slashed economic growth forecasts, while offering plans to boost the weak economy as the eurozone crisis reignites.
Britain readies for fresh austerity budget
Mar 20, 2013 08:13 EDT
British finance minister George Osborne was Wednesday set to stick firmly to the government's controversial austerity plan when he presents his annual budget to parliament despite a promise to spend on infrastructure.
Osborne to unveil fresh austerity budget
Mar 20, 2013 06:27 EDT
George Osborne was Wednesday set to stick firmly to the government's controversial austerity plan when he presents his latest annual budget to parliament despite a promise to spend on infrastructure, as Britain sails close to another recession.
Govt to unveil tough new budget
Mar 20, 2013 04:15 EDT
The government was Wednesday set to unveil plans to grow Britain's recession-threatened economy, despite insisting on greater state savings as it struggles to meet its deficit-reduction target.
Gov't to unveil tough new budget
Mar 19, 2013 23:12 EDT
The government was Wednesday set to unveil plans to grow the country's recession-threatened economy, despite insisting on greater state savings as it struggles to meet its deficit-reduction target.
Britain awaits tough new budget
Mar 19, 2013 23:04 EDT
Britain's government was Wednesday set to unveil plans to grow the country's recession-threatened economy, despite insisting on greater state savings as it struggles to meet its deficit-reduction target.
Medals for UK sailors who kept up Soviet supplies
Mar 19, 2013 11:25 EDT
British veterans who braved enemy fire, freezing waters and brutal weather to keep open supply lines to Russia during World War II were on Tuesday honoured for the first time with a new medal.
British protection officer jailed for lover trips
Mar 18, 2013 16:58 EDT
A British diplomatic protection group officer, whose job included guarding the prime minister's Downing Street residence, was jailed Monday for bunking off to meet his lover.
British press regulation talks break down: Cameron
Mar 14, 2013 08:00 EDT
British Prime Minister David Cameron said Thursday that all-party talks on press regulation following the phone-hacking scandal had broken down and that lawmakers would vote on a new system next week.
Minimum alcohol pricing plans to be shelved, report claims
Mar 12, 2013 23:37 EDT
Downing Street refused to confirm reports that the government was about to drop plans to introduce minimum alcohol pricing after coming under pressure form senior ministers.
Watchdog rebukes British PM over economy claims
Mar 08, 2013 11:19 EST
The head of Britain's independent fiscal watchdog rebuked Prime Minister David Cameron on Friday for misrepresenting its position on the impact of the government's austerity programme.
Police stop knife-wielding man outside Downing St
Mar 04, 2013 07:39 EST
Police used a taser gun on a man seen pointing a knife at his own throat near Downing Street, Scotland Yard said on Monday.
British military capability at risk from more cuts: minister
Mar 02, 2013 11:03 EST
The capability of Britain's armed forces would be put at risk if defence spending is cut again in the government's next spending review, Defence Secretary Philip Hammond said Saturday.
Scotland may have to reapply to UN and EU
Feb 11, 2013 03:38 EST
Scotland may have to reapply for membership of international organisations such as the UN and EU if it votes for independence, according to legal advice published by the government on Monday.
Scotland may have to reapply to UN and EU, says Britain
Feb 10, 2013 19:56 EST
Scotland may have to reapply for membership of international organisations such as the UN and EU if it votes for independence, according to legal advice published by the British government on Monday.
Cameron faces party revolt over gay marriage
Feb 04, 2013 13:33 EST
British Prime Minister David Cameron faces a battle to placate traditionalists in his Conservative Party bitterly opposed to gay marriage ahead of a parliamentary vote on the contentious issue on Tuesday.
Cameron faces Tory revolt over gay marriage
Feb 04, 2013 08:44 EST
British Prime Minister David Cameron faces a battle to placate traditionalists in his Conservative Party bitterly opposed to gay marriage ahead of a parliamentary vote on the contentious issue on Tuesday.
