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Fins ain’t what they EUsed to be: Finland’s finance minister hints at a euro exit
Finland’s finance minister Jutta Urpilainen said the country would rather leave the single currency than pay the debts of other countries.
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.
Bloody Sunday murder probe in Northern Ireland was not unexpected
The news that the Police Service of Northern Ireland is to begin a murder investigation into the “Bloody Sunday” killings is both dramatic and mundane.
Tory MPs unnerved by Osborne’s “disproportionate obsession” with Balls
Several Conservative MPs have expressed serious concerns at George Osborne’s apparent “disproportionate obsession” with Ed Balls.
Calls grow for an independent banking inquiry, after MPs give Diamond easy ride
Yesterday’s three-hour grilling of Bob Diamond has done nothing to change the minds of those calling for an independent judge-led inquiry.
The government is stalling youth employment by downsizing career advice
The only way to help young people make the right personal choices is through one-to-one, trained advisers.
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”.
Virgin Trains staff in “constant fear” of Branson’s ‘fire-at-will’ policy
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
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
New research has today revealed that two children in every classroom are going hungry due to failures at home.