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The intelligence on Iraq's weapons threat was "not very substantial", former deputy prime minister Lord Prescott says.
Expenses four in appeals defeat
Three ex-Labour MPs and an ex-Tory peer lose appeals over a ruling that they are not protected by parliamentary privilege from prosecution over expenses fraud allegations.
Benefits face 'radical' shake-up
Merging all tax credits and benefits into a single payment is one option being considered by Iain Duncan Smith in a "radical" welfare shake-up.
MoD 'to pay for Trident renewal'
The MoD is facing further pressure on its budget after the chancellor says it will have to pay for new nuclear submarines, and not the Treasury as before.
Public to veto council tax rises
The public will be able to veto their council tax bills in England if charges are above an agreed limit, ministers will announce.
Coalition deal 'untruths' claim
Labour's Ed Miliband claims the coalition government was "built on a series of untruths" after revelations in a BBC documentary.
Chilcot inquiry to travel to Iraq
The committee conducting the official Iraq war inquiry says it intends to visit the country later this year.
Cameron defends Pakistan comments
David Cameron says it is important to "speak frankly" after criticism of his comments about Pakistan's record on tackling terrorism.
UKIP wins £367,000 donation case
The UK Independence Party wins its court battle against having to pay back all of a £367,697 "impermissible donation".
Fixed retirement age to be axed
People reaching the age of 65 will no longer be forced to retire from October next year, under plans announced by the government.
Cable TUC invitation 'withdrawn'
Business Secretary Vince Cable will not address the TUC's annual congress after his invitation to speak was withdrawn.
PM reveals coalition uncertainty
David Cameron reveals he told the Queen he was not "totally sure" what sort of government he was going to form as he became prime minister.
Review warns of 60,000 job cuts
Up to 60,000 people working in the public sector in Scotland could lose their jobs, according to an independent review commissioned by ministers.
Diamond wanted by India 'staying put' says Cameron
David Cameron rejects calls for the famous Koh-i-Noor diamond, part of the Crown Jewels for 150 years, to be returned to India.
Ken Clarke loses key to red box at the cricket
Lord Chancellor Kenneth Clarke says he mislaid his red box key on a day off watching Test cricket at Trent Bridge.
Maze site set to be redeveloped
An agreement on the future of the Maze Prison site is reached by the NI first and deputy first ministers, Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness.
Guide to N.Ireland Assembly
A tour of the Northern Ireland Assembly at Stormont.
Swinney slams UK 'mismanagement'
The Scottish finance secretary blames the "mismanagement" of Westminster for the "acute financial challenge" facing Scotland.
Guide to the Scottish Parliament
BBC Democracy Live takes you on a tour of the Scottish Parliament.
Fears for future of autism unit
Parents say they are concerned for the future of a children's autism unit as officials say it generates "little demand".
Guide to the Welsh Assembly
A guide to the National Assembly for Wales.
Blogs from around the regions
Politics blogs: English regions
UK political websites
UK political websites
Labour contenders' secrets unveiled
The contenders for the Labour leadership have set out their personal circumstances, the reasons they went into politics and their secret vices.
Pakistanis 'very hurt' by PM's comments
Pakistan's high commissioner to the UK, Wajid Shamsul Hasan, says that remarks made by David Cameron have still caused "a lot of hurt" to Pakistan
Potential Labour leaders debate Iraq
The Labour Party leadership candidates discuss the Iraq war
Cameron reveals leadership doubts
David Cameron has confessed that on the day before entering Downing Street he told his wife Samantha he was sure he would not become prime minister.
British Army had 'no desire' for Iraq war
General Sir Richard Dannatt has said the UK's Army had "no desire" to go to war in Iraq in 2003.
New voters rate government
As it's the end of term our panel of first time voters decided to give David Cameron an end of term report.
New plan to tackle binge drinking
The benefits of 24-hour drinking have failed to materialise and there needs to be tougher action to tackle alcohol-related problems, the Home Office says.
May: Stand up to anti-social actions
Home Secretary Theresa May has signaled a new approach to anti-social behaviour, saying those "who are closest to the problem have to be driving the solution".
Big beast
EU's new creature lurks in the diplomatic jungle
Candid Cameron
Is the PM's frankness deliberate or a sign of inexperience?
