UK and France Launch Joint Space Project But Clash Over EU
David Cameron and Francois Hollande increase cooperation over space and defence despite disagreements over EU.
Latest News Bytes: Iain Duncan Smith on 'Welfare Ghettos', Sochi Olympic Terror Threats, Celebrity Big Brother Faked
Our digest of the hottest news trends for 23 January 2014.
Benefits Street Star Tells Nick Clegg to Visit James Turner Street During LBC Radio Phone-in
Liberal Democrat leader says he has "been too busy" to watch controversial Channel 4 show.
More 'Soft Love' from Labour on the UK's Welfare System
English and maths tests for the unemployed? That's not the real problem
Rachel Reeves: Labour Would Make Jobless Take Maths and English Tests
Shadow work and pensions secretary excepted to announce tougher rules.
Miliband Accused of 'Headline Grabbing' Over Bank Break-Up Plan
Ed Miliband's speech on banking and the economy received mixed reactions.
How Real are George Osborne's Threats About Leaving EU?
The chancellor's threats about leaving Europe are the result of tectonic power shifts from within his party, and from further afield.
EU Referendum: Chancellor George Osborne to Warn EU to Reform or Face UK Exit
Osborne will tell EU in a speech that structural changes are needed to survive
Francois Hollande: France Faces €50bn More Public Spending Cuts
French President Hollande outlines tax and spending cuts to restore economic vitality.
Information on How to Claim Government Benefits Available on Nintendo Wii
Department for Work and Pensions launches new scheme to help people understand Universal Credit proposals.
France: Why the 'Sick Man of Europe' Faces a Sluggish Economic Recovery
The French economy did not suffer the same crisis as Italy or Spain, but is struggling just as hard to recover.
Bedroom Tax: Thousands Wrongly Liable In Government Error
A mistake by the Department of Work and Pensions could mean 40,000 people are wrongly liable to pay.
Lord Mandelson: EU Referendum 'Lottery' is not what British Public Want
The comments come ahead of a vote in the House of Lords on a EU referendum bill.
British HR Managers Reject Government's New Sickness Absence Scheme
PMI Health Group says a majority of employers already have an occupational health service.
Duncan Smith Welfare Reforms Face Fresh Delays in Cabinet Rift
Leaked Whitehall memo suggests fresh breach between ministers could further undermine welfare reforms
George Osborne v Iain Duncan Smith: Cabinet 'Frenemies' Feud over 'Too Clever' Cuts Pledge
Chancellor George Osborne's political cuts policy has re-opened rift with Work and Pensions Secretary.
British Nationals Returning from Work Abroad Fall Under New 'Benefit Tourism' Rules
Iain Duncan Smith says measures will protect integrity of UK's benefits system.
Cameron, Clegg, Miliband, Johnson: Political Heroes and Zeros 2013
Politics is cruel and unfair, so in that spirit here are the heroes and zeroes of 2013 led by Cameron, Clegg and Miliband
George Osborne's Trade-Led UK Recovery is Dead
Official figures show UK goods exports in decline despite an emerging global recovery
Government's Benefit Reforms in 'Chaos' as Targets Set to be Missed
PM standing behind Iain Duncan Smith despite failings in welfare reforms.
UK Government's Flagship Welfare Reform Universal Credit to Miss Deadline
Iain Duncan Smith has admitted the benefit's 2017 deadline will not be met.
Chancellor Osborne Will Use Autumn Statement to Claw Back Lost Political Ground
Chancellor George Osborne will use his autumn statement to highlight the recovery and regain some political ground from Labour.
25% of Universal Credit Claimants Seeking Additional Funds Turn to Family and Friends
The study, which was conducted by the IFF, questioned 901 claimants over four UC pathfinder areas.
Chinese Communist Party Plenum Barely Addressed Corruption Problem
The Third Plenary session of the 18th Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Congress commenced in Beijing on 9 November 2013 and concluded on 12 November.
Chinese Leaders Unveil Reform Agenda For The Next Decade
A reform agenda for the next decade, hammered out by China's ruling party on Tuesday (November 12), raised expectations in a country of 1.3 billion despite being vague and short on details.
Iain Duncan Smith Dodges Bedroom Tax Debate
Rachel Reeves MP, Labour's Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary, says the minister is out of touch.
A Guide to China's CPC Central Committee 3rd Plenum: Xi Jinping and Communist Leaders Discuss Economic Reform in Beijing
Economy slowdown is elephant in the room at Beijing's political gathering, says Dr Reza Hasmath.
Is Iain Duncan Smith Fit for Purpose? Tory Turmoil as Welfare Reforms Branded 'Unmitigated Disaster'
Minister Iain Duncan Smith has been accused of trying to shift blame for his creaking welfare reforms onto department officials.
MPs Slam Iain Duncan Smith's Universal Credit Scheme for 'Shocking Failures' and '£140m Waste'
Public Accounts Committee says the programme suffered from "alarmingly weak" management.
China Sets November Date for Key Communist Party Meeting
China's elite Politburo to debate reforms on 9-12 November.