
Real IRA car bomb timed to disrupt policing and justice transfer
The Real IRA has claimed responsibility for a car bomb which exploded at 12:20 this morning outside Northern Ireland headquarters.

The Real IRA has claimed responsibility for a car bomb which exploded at 12:20 this morning outside Northern Ireland headquarters.

Labour will today unveil its manifesto, with increases in the minimum wage, plans to cut youth unemployment and reforms to schools and hospitals.

This week has been dominated by Conservatives blocking three Labour tax rises and introducing two new tax cuts. They are not committed to fiscal responsibility.

The Tories have today unveiled their £3 per week tax break for a third of married couples which they hope will reward commitment and family stability. But scratch beneath the surface on their commitment to the family and David Camerontest

The Week in Politics • Gordon Brown confirmed the worst kept secret in politics this Tuesday, that the election will be held on May 6th. He made the announcement flanked by his cabinet, described by The Guardian as “personal, proud,test

The Conservatives have followed Labour’s lead in proposing even harsher sanctions for people accused of benefit fraud. This punitive approach is counterproductive.

Paul Krugman has written a lengthy essay which explores climate economics. He suggests that political will, rather than costs, is the key to managing the problem.

As the election campaign kicks off, the very latest from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
After more gaffes, Chris Grayling has come out of hiding. But his interventions yesterday on drugs and reoffending are out of touch with society and reality.

David Cameron’s assertion the living wage “is actually a Conservative policy” is incredulous, as is crediting it to the London mayor.