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Hague tells Syrians “you’re not forgotten”, promising “no option is ruled out”

5 July, 2012

Foreign secretary William Hague today reassured the Syrian people they were “not forgotten”, vowing to rid them of President Assad – with “no option ruled out”.

Virgin Trains staff in “constant fear” of Branson’s ‘fire-at-will’ policy

5 July, 2012

On top of financial hardship faced by all, Virgin Trains workers also have to worry about the Richard Branson’s insidious ‘fire-at-will’ culture.

Ulster Bank customers still affected by RBS IT fail

Ed Jacobs

5 July, 2012

Despite Cameron’s declaration of the situation at the Ulster Bank as not being acceptable during PMQs, Whitehall is now seeking to pass the buck on the issue.

Two children in every classroom go hungry

Katie Stanton

5 July, 2012

New research has today revealed that two children in every classroom are going hungry due to failures at home.

Young and in love – but unable to settle due to draconian immigration clampdown

5 July, 2012

Coupled with the recent changes to visa rules for international students, the government is creating an increasingly hostile environment for all young migrants.

Inside the world of the bankers… This is why we need a full inquiry

Katie Stanton

4 July, 2012

The banking industry seems to be saturated with men living bohemian lifestyles, taking outlandish financial risks every day.

Leslie: ‘Frenzied Osborne throwing around false allegations and demeaning his office’

Shamik Das

4 July, 2012

Shadow Treasury minister Chris Leslie accused George Osborne of “lashing out in a frenzied way” in his Spectator interview today.

The “Missing Middle” – why we need school commissioners

4 July, 2012

Free schools are currently operating as an expensive ‘unguided missile’ in the school system with little rhyme or reason as to where they are permitted.