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article 16 June 2013 World
As leaders of some of the world's biggest economies head to the G8 summit in Northern Ireland, David Cameron has put tax at the top of the agenda (Getty)
by David Weisbloom What Britain wants from the G8 summit

As leaders of some of the world's biggest economies head to the G8 summit in Northern Ireland, David Cameron has put tax at the top of the agenda.

article 11 June 2013 UK
Education Secretary Michael Gove says enough is enough: the time has come to make GCSEs harder. Why is he taking action now and what is going to change?
by David Weisbloom Gove promises 'more rigorous' GCSEs

Education Secretary Michael Gove says enough is enough: the time has come to make GCSEs harder. Why is he taking action now and what is going to change?

article 05 June 2013 Politics
As David Cameron announces a statutory register and the Commons speaker suspends parliamentary passes, why is lobbying dominating the headlines again? (Getty)
by David Weisbloom Political lobbying - the key questions

As David Cameron announces a statutory register and the Commons speaker suspends parliamentary passes, why is lobbying dominating the headlines again?

article 28 May 2013 World, Syria
As the EU lifts its embargo on arming Syria's rebels, what weaponry do the anti-Assad forces need in their fight against the regime? (Getty)
by David Weisbloom Why Syria's rebels need to combat Assad's air power

As the EU lifts its embargo on arming Syria's rebels, what weaponry do the anti-Assad forces need in their fight against the regime?

article 22 May 2013 Business
The economy may be struggling, but the stock market is booming. Should we be throwing our hats in the air or worrying about a crash? (Getty)
by David Weisbloom Rising stock market still has 'some way to run'

The economy may be struggling, but the stock market is booming. Should we be throwing our hats in the air or worrying about a crash?

article 18 May 2013 UK
On the final day of the Premier League season, there is still plenty to play for, with north London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham battling it out for a Champions League place (Reuters)
by David Weisbloom Thrills in store on last day of Premier League season

The 2012-13 Premier League season ends on Sunday, but there is still plenty to play for, with north London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham battling it out for a Champions League place.

article 14 May 2013 Politics
David Cameron dramatically raises the stakes by publishing a draft EU referendum bill. Why is he doing this now and what does he hope to achieve? (Getty)
by David Weisbloom What's happening over the EU referendum? - key questions

David Cameron dramatically raises the stakes by publishing a draft EU referendum bill. Why is he doing this now and what does he hope to achieve?

article 03 May 2013 Politics
After making big gains in the county council elections, Ukip leader Nigel Farage says:
by David Weisbloom Is Ukip's rise really a breakthrough?

After making big gains in the county council elections, Ukip leader Nigel Farage says: "I don't think these votes are going away quickly." So what are the prospects for the "fourth party"?

article 26 April 2013
The public account committee could not be clearer: HMRC is
by David Weisbloom Tax avoidance: MPs take on HMRC and accountants

The public accounts committee could not be clearer: HMRC is "fighting a battle it cannot win", while accountants are using their cosy relationship with government to benefit well-heeled clients.

article 12 April 2013 Politics, Germany
As David Cameron and Angela Merkel meet for talks, the prime minister and German chancellor will be striving for warmer relations than their predecessors Margaret Thatcher and Helmut Kohl enjoyed (R)
by David Weisbloom David and Angela: Helmut and Margaret revisited?

As David Cameron and Angela Merkel meet for talks, the prime minister and German chancellor will be striving for warmer relations than their predecessors Margaret Thatcher and Helmut Kohl.