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UK global clout 'waning' - Hague
The Conservatives pledge to reverse what they say is the UK's "shrinking" influence in the world if they win power.
Economic storm not over, says PM
Gordon Brown warns of economic storms ahead but vows not to "let you down" as the date of the Budget is announced.
Jobcentres launch app for out-of-work smart phone owners
People looking for work will be able to find out about vacancies on their mobile phones thanks to a new free app.
The Full Story: PM's questions
All the action with key points, analysis and reaction as Gordon Brown faces his weekly prime minister's questions grilling.
Cameron anger over Labour 'slurs'
David Cameron demands an apology from Gordon Brown over alleged "slurs" by Labour MPs against defence chiefs.
SNP and Plaid Cymru criticise BBC
Plaid Cymru and the SNP say planned televised debate plans breach the BBC's duty of impartiality.
Crisis talks over trams project
Talks are to be held over Edinburgh's tram project in a bid to end a stalemate which has halted work on sections of the route.
Top public servants' pay frozen
Thousands of top-earning public sector workers, including judges and NHS managers, will have their pay frozen next year.
Nick Robinson
PM tries to be seen as modern-day Churchill
EU leader 'pities' UKIP's Farage
EU president Herman Van Rompuy says he pities Nigel Farage, the British Eurosceptic MEP who called him a "damp rag".
Journalist seeks SDLP nomination
Former UTV presenter Fearghal McKinney tells a press conference that he wants to be part of a "new era" in NI politics.
Inmate reoffending 'costs £10bn'
Reoffending by thousands of criminals serving short sentences in England and Wales costs up to £10bn a year, says a report.
Ashton sets out diplomatic vision
The EU's foreign policy chief, Lady Ashton, tells MEPs how she will shape Europe's new diplomatic service, as officials vie for influence.
Budget in two weeks, Darling says
This year's Budget will be held on Wednesday 24 March, Chancellor Alistair Darling confirms.
Call to halt NHS medical database
Doctors leaders urge ministers to halt the development of a medical records database for patients in England.
Call for school closure changes
A change in how planned school closures are handled should be made to reduce uncertainty say opposition politicians.
UK seeks Afghan political drive
Foreign Secretary David Miliband is to urge the Afghan president to seek a political solution to the conflict with the Taliban.
UK seeks Afghan political drive
Foreign Secretary David Miliband is to urge the Afghan president to seek a political solution to the conflict with the Taliban.
Drink price plan 'will cost jobs'
One of the world's leading Scotch whisky suppliers warns hundreds of jobs could be lost under plans for minimum pricing.
Social care deal 'dead in water'
Attempts to reach a cross-party deal on funding social care appear to be dead in the water ahead of a key summit.
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