Army cuts inspire resentment and misgivings across the home nations
The Scottish regiments have been spared in the latest round of defence cuts – but not everyone north of the border is happy.
Brexit & Foreign Policy
Hague tells Syrians “you’re not forgotten”, promising “no option is ruled out”
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”.
Osborne introduces yet another tax loophole that will cost poor countries £4bn a year
George Osborne pushed through the Finance Bill last night without an amendment that mitigates the impact of a new tax loophole on developing countries.
Syria: Chilling scale of Assad’s state-sponsored torture revealed
The chilling, frightening, inhuman scale of state-sponsored torture under the regime of Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad was revealed today.
Cameron criticised for doing the “hokey cokey” over an EU referendum
Cameron is reluctant to call for an EU referendum but he is fully aware that he is losing supporters to UKIP.
Victory celebrations for Mexico’s new president will be overshadowed by journalist death
News that an AP intern working in Mexico was found dead in an elevator shaft on Saturday will surely mute projected new president Enrique Pena Nieto’s celebrations.
Elton John attacks Ukraine’s homophobes as Kiev debates anti-gay law
Elton John has called on Ukraine to drop a proposed law that would proscribe public discussion of LGBT rights and also called for an end to homophobic violence.
A US perspective on tax credits and the politics of reform
The ability of low-wage individuals to move up and out of poverty through work alone is much less clear than the UK prime minister suggested.
Could revolution happen in Sudan?
With rumours that police are siding with protesters in Sudan, anxiety is bubbling over the prospect of revolution.
‘Obamacare’ judgement: A good day for America
We can only hope that this ruling will remind the UK government how lucky we are to have the NHS.