Posts Tagged ‘downing-street’

Work report not doctored – No 10

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012

Downing Street dismisses a suggestion it “doctored” an independent report on possible changes to employment law to avoid political embarrassment.

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Work report not doctored – No 10

Government ‘to block Qatada bail’

Friday, April 20th, 2012

Downing Street says the government will resist “vigorously” any application for bail by radical cleric Abu Qatada.

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No 10: Rich abuse charity giving

Tuesday, April 10th, 2012

Some wealthy people donate to charities which do not “do a great deal of charitable work” in order to cut their tax bills, Downing Street says.

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No 10: Rich abuse charity giving

PM to host NHS overhaul meeting

Monday, February 20th, 2012

David Cameron will meet healthcare professionals in Downing Street to push the case for highly contentious changes to the NHS – but opponents claim they have been excluded.

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UK denies militarising Falklands

Wednesday, February 8th, 2012

Downing Street denies claims by Argentina that it is “militarising the South Atlantic”, in a dispute about the Falkland Islands.

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Charles consent law ‘to remain’

Monday, October 31st, 2011

David Cameron has no plans to change laws which require the government to seek Prince Charles’ permission to pass legislation which could affect his private interests, Downing Street says.

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Charles consent law ‘to remain’

EU debate moved for PM to attend

Thursday, October 20th, 2011

Downing Street brings forward a vote on a referendum on the UK’s membership of the EU so David Cameron can attend to oppose the motion.

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EU debate moved for PM to attend

No 10 ‘won’t speed lobbying rule’

Monday, October 17th, 2011

Downing Street says the government is not going to speed up its proposals to regulate the lobbying industry in response to the Liam Fox row.

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No 10 ‘won’t speed lobbying rule’

PM’s Finucane meeting was ‘crass’

Wednesday, October 12th, 2011

Former NI Secretary Shaun Woodward says it was “crass and cruel” to bring Pat Finucane’s family to Downing Street to say there would be no independent public inquiry into his muder.

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Govt rules out Finucane inquiry

Tuesday, October 11th, 2011

The family of murdered solicitor Pat Finucane have cut short a meeting with David Cameron in Downing Street after the prime minister failed to order an inquiry into the murder.

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Govt rules out Finucane inquiry

Crime minister Browning resigns

Friday, September 16th, 2011

Crime Prevention Minister Baroness Browning is stepping down from the government on health grounds, Downing Street says.

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Crime minister Browning resigns

Friday, September 16th, 2011

Crime Prevention Minister Baroness Browning is stepping down from the government on health grounds, Downing Street says.

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No 10 quiz night for PM’s cat Larry

Wednesday, September 7th, 2011

Staff at 10 Downing Street are holding a quiz night to raise cash for the upkeep of the prime minister’s cat Larry.

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MEPs reject UK stance on budget

Wednesday, June 8th, 2011

The European Parliament clashes with the UK government over the EU’s budget, voting for a bigger rise than Downing Street is willing to stomach.

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Downing Street flat’s £30k refit

Friday, May 27th, 2011

Prime Minister David Cameron spent £30,000 of public money refurbishing his Downing Street flat, officials confirm.

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Downing Street flat’s £30k refit