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David Cameron blasts Labour for showing 'true colours on Israel' in Palestine vote
The UK Prime Minister was addressing attendees at a Conservative Friends of Israel annual lunch.
UK's ex-Foreign Secretary Jack Straw was 'never complicit' in torture of terror detainees
The Labour MP says he applied himself 'assiduously' to his legal obligations while in office.
Victory for Fire Minister Penny Mordaunt as MPs back firefighter pension plan
The pension proposal has led to multiple strikes from members of the Fire Brigades Union.
CIA torture report: Home Secretary Theresa May faces MPs' questions on what UK government knew
May will appear before the Home Affairs Committee to discuss issues.
Sydney siege: The West faces growing threat of 'small scale, lone wolf' terrorism
The Henry Jackson Society tells IBTimes UK that the terrorist threat is 'always there' for the West.
UK housing: Cameron offering first-time buyers 20% discounts
First-time buyers will be offered the chance of a 20% discount on new builds.
CIA torture report: UK government's 'moral credibility' under pressure amid redacting revelations
The development follows the publication of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence report.
Ed Miliband promises to deal with UK's deficit and 'balance the nation's books'
Labour leader's major speech counters claims he has no plans to deal with borrowing.
Firefighters in England launch fresh 24-hour strike in latest pension row action
The Fire Minister Penny Mordaunt said the walk-out is 'completely unnecessary'.
Vince Cable celebrates UK government hitting two millionth apprentice milestone
The Business Secretary says apprenticeships are the ticket to a great job.
Tony Blair calls for democratic reform across the free world to counter populism
The former UK prime minister warns that democracy is 'not in good shape'.
George Osborne attacks BBC over 'totally hyperbolic' coverage of government's spending cuts
The Chancellor launched the challenge after tough questioning from John Humphrys.
Autumn Statement 2014: Postgraduates will get access to £10,000 student loans
Chancellor said move will mean more 'bright students from poorer backgrounds' doing further study.
Autumn Statement 2014: George Osborne abolishes 55% 'death tax' on unused pension pots
George Osborne made the announcement during the 2014 Autumn Statement.
Autumn Statement 2014: Osborne and Lord Hutton's pension reforms to save £1.3bn a year
The chancellor has committed to 'fully implementing' the reforms set out by Lord Hutton.
Autumn Statement 2014: Unemployment set to fall to 5.4% next year – OBR
George Osborne also says the OBR estimates the jobless rate will dip to 5.3% in 2016.
Autumn Statement 2014: Osborne dealt blow as UK economic optimism slumps
UK voters have become more pessimistic about the economy over the last nine months.
UK government to pay off £1.9bn First World War debt
George Osborne is expected to make the announcement on 3 December.
Autumn Statement 2014: George Osborne will 'launch review' into business rates system
The Confederation of British Industry called on the Chancellor to reform the system.
Nick Clegg unveils £100m garden city for Bicester ahead of Autumn Statement
Clegg says the Oxfordshire town will get 'significant' funding from the government.
Shared parental leave: What do the new rules mean for employees and employers?
IBTimes UK looks at the new regulations, which came into force today.
China Bans UK MPs on Diplomatic Mission From Entering Hong Kong
Members of the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee have been banned from entering Hong Kong
LSE Report Predicts Front Line Policing Spend to be Slashed by 20%
Police forces across England face budget cuts as well as transport and social care.
David Cameron's Immigration Promise Shattered as Theresa May Blames EU Countries' 'Disruption'
IBTimes UK outlines the political implication from the ONS' latest net migration figures.
Ed Balls: Labour Government 'Would Move Civil Servants Out of London'
The policy is part of Labour's plan to devolve more powers from Westminster to local authorities.
The Sharing Economy: Another Big Society Gimmick or a Peer-to-Peer Revolution?
IBTimes UK looks at the 'Sharing Economy' following a government report into the area.
Universal Credit: National Audit Office Warns Flagship Benefits Reform May Not Prove Value for Money
Iain Duncan Smith's programme has suffered setbacks but has extended its timetable.
David Cameron Unveils £130m Boost for Security Services to Foil 'Lone Wolf' Terror Attacks
The Prime Minister made the announcement in reaction to a report into Lee Rigby's murder.
IoD: UK Government 'Must Increase Rent a Room Tax-Free Threshold to £10,000'
The Institute of Directors argues the move would empower micro-entrepreneurs.
EU Exit: 'David Cameron, Leave Europe and Strike Free Trade Deal' Says Owen Paterson
Ex-cabinet minister would like to see the government brought back within the control of Parliament.