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Ambitious plans for a four-runway airport near Heathrow are to be submitted to the Government as a solution to the aviation crisis that has divided the coalition, The Independent on Sunday can reveal. IoS exclusive: Secret plan for four-runway airport west of Heathrowhttp://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/rss- UK RSS Feed Powered by WPeMatico
Nick Clegg today faces a public challenge to his leadership from the Liberal Democrat grassroots, with calls for him to resign now and make way for Vince Cable. Related Stories New claims about G4S prompt calls for inquiry G4S insider: ‘Management never seemed to be in control’ IoS special report: Reshuffles and rodents Greens urged [...]
Almost 100 years have passed since the First World War, but no statue yet exists to honour one of the greatest of the war poets, whose work bore witness to the horrors of the conflict. Only now is a memorial statue planned for Isaac Rosenberg, one of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for his [...]
A fizzy drinks tax is needed to tackle Britain’s obesity crisis, Liberal Democrats will argue, as part of a major shake-up of the food and drink industry. Related Stories New claims about G4S prompt calls for inquiry G4S insider: ‘Management never seemed to be in control’ IoS special report: Reshuffles and rodents Greens urged to [...]
The Green Party is to copy the campaigning techniques of the Liberal Democrats in a bold attempt to become the third-biggest force in British politics. Related Stories New claims about G4S prompt calls for inquiry G4S insider: ‘Management never seemed to be in control’ IoS special report: Reshuffles and rodents Lib Dem conference to press for [...]
Ditched the rat-race for a downshifted life of chicken-rearing, crochet stitches and long country walks? A new lifestyle magazine will target the laidback adherents of Britain’s thriving “go slow” movement. Related Stories Man survives 13,000ft fall as parachute fails Father of two committed suicide after wife’s death Twist in mystery of the German ship ‘leaking [...]
High Court judges could have the final say in a bitter dispute between immigration officials and a London university which has left 2,500 foreign students in fear of being deported. Related Stories Tory MP Andrew Tyrie condemns Budget leaks London Met may take Border Agency to court Tories pick candidate for Mensch seat Paralympics stars [...]
The elephant in the Liberal Democrat room is suddenly being talked about: should Nick Clegg lead his party into the next general election? When I told the Deputy Prime Minister a year ago that such a debate was inevitable, he scoffed. But then he hardly has an interest in encouraging one. We are not quite [...]
Grant Shapps, the Housing minister, has emerged as the frontrunner to become the new public face of the Government by winning promotion to the key post of Conservative Party chairman. Related Stories Tory MP Andrew Tyrie condemns Budget leaks London Met may take Border Agency to court Tories pick candidate for Mensch seat Paralympics stars [...]
Britain’s Paralympics stars are being urged to show solidarity with the thousands of disabled people facing benefits cuts as a result of medical tests carried out by the controversial Games sponsor Atos. Related Stories Tory MP Andrew Tyrie condemns Budget leaks London Met may take Border Agency to court Tories pick candidate for Mensch seat [...]
