Broadgate: symbol of red tape Britain June 5, 2011 ON the face of it, it is hardly a major story that English Heritage wants to list the Broadgate office and retail estate in the City, a rather ugly 1980s construct in desperate need of modernisation. It is, however, a deeply symbolic move that confirms not only that Britain isn’t open for business but that [...]
Middle class benefits set to be slashed as cuts begin October 3, 2010 THE Prime Minister yesterday hinted that “middle class” benefits like child support could be scaled back to pay for the biggest overhaul of the welfare state in 40 years. David Cameron signalled that some universal payouts wouldn’t be “affordable” if the government pursues root-and-branch reform of the benefits system. Cameron’s comments come after the Treasury [...]
Cameron appoints his coalition cabinet May 12, 2010 1. DAVID CAMERON Prime Minister Tory leader becomes PM, as well as First Lord to the Treasury 2. NICK CLEGG Deputy Prime Minister Liberal Democrat leader is Deputy PM, overseeing political reform 3. GEORGE OSBORNE Chancellor Former shadow chancellor is moving in to Number 11 4. WILLIAM HAGUE Foreign Secretary A former Tory leader, Hague [...]