Liberal Democrats (UK)
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.
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.
Newspapers rail against new regulation deal
Mar 19, 2013 23:20 EDT
Newspapers railed against a new system of press regulation agreed by political leaders, which the biggest media groups have warned raises "deeply contentious issues".
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.
UK politicians 'reach deal on press regulation'
Mar 18, 2013 07:43 EDT
British politicians have reached a deal on a new system of regulation for the press after overnight talks designed to avoid a parliamentary showdown, the opposition Labour party said on Monday.
Crucial vote looms on UK press laws
Mar 18, 2013 05:05 EDT
MPs were on Monday to take a crucial vote on press regulation, with senior government members claiming a deal could still be brokered despite the breakdown of cross-party talks.
Crucial vote looms on press laws
Mar 18, 2013 03:40 EDT
MPs were on Monday to take a crucial vote on press regulation, with senior government members claiming a deal could still be brokered despite the breakdown of cross-party talks.
Crucial vote looms on British press laws
Mar 18, 2013 03:39 EDT
British MPs were on Monday to take a crucial vote on press regulation, with senior government members claiming a deal could still be brokered despite the breakdown of cross-party talks.
Crucial vote looms on British press laws
Mar 17, 2013 22:42 EDT
British MPs were on Monday to take a crucial vote on press regulation, with senior government members claiming a deal could still be brokered despite the breakdown of cross-party talks.
Britain set for crunch vote on press regulation
Mar 17, 2013 01:55 EDT
British MPs are set to take a crunch vote Monday on press regulation, with Prime Minister David Cameron bringing the issue to a head after cross-party talks broke down.
MPs set for crunch vote on press regulation
Mar 17, 2013 01:43 EDT
MPs are set to take a crunch vote Monday on press regulation, with Prime Minister David Cameron bringing the issue to a head after cross-party talks broke down.
New poll confirms rise of anti-EU party
Mar 16, 2013 23:57 EDT
A new poll out Sunday confirmed a surge in support for the anti-EU UK Independence Party, as Prime Minister David Cameron's Conservatives fell further behind Labour.
British press talks collapse, editor arrested
Mar 14, 2013 16:32 EDT
British Prime Minister David Cameron abandoned cross-party talks on press regulation on Thursday as police for the first time arrested a current national newspaper editor over phone-hacking.
Cameron tells party to tone down tweets
Mar 13, 2013 09:47 EDT
Prime Minister David Cameron has warned his Conservative lawmakers not to air their grievances about the party's dismal poll ratings and his leadership on Twitter, reports said Wednesday.
Fallen minister, ex-wife jailed in revenge 'tragedy'
Mar 11, 2013 23:03 EDT
Disgraced former energy minister Chris Huhne and his ex-wife were jailed after a bitter saga of revenge that began with a driving offence and ended in adultery and the destruction of his political career.
Fallen UK minister, ex-wife jailed in revenge 'tragedy'
Mar 11, 2013 16:30 EDT
Disgraced former British energy minister Chris Huhne and his ex-wife were jailed on Monday after a bitter saga of revenge that began with a driving offence and ended in adultery and the destruction of his political career.
Clegg calls on party to 'keep winning'
Mar 11, 2013 02:52 EDT
Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg urged his party to "keep winning" after their recent success in the Eastleigh by-election.
Pryce found guilty over Huhne speeding points
Mar 07, 2013 11:47 EST
The ex-wife of disgraced former energy minister Chris Huhne was convicted of perverting the course of justice Thursday in a case that has placed the junior party in the coalition government under renewed scrutiny.
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.
