June 2011
Afghanistan: All over bar the shouting… and dying
Following Obama's troop withdrawal announcemnt, a look at the Obama surge’s impact on the strategic situation in Afghanistan and what the end game may look like.
Recession fails to slow growth in broadband
Wireless broadband subscriptions topped half a billion by the end of 2010 in OECD countries, showing the communications sector's critical global economic role.
Balls: Government must explain impact of Clegg’s bank share proposals
Ed Balls today called on the government to "urgently explain" the impact on public finances of Nick Clegg's proposals to give away shares in the bailed-out banks.
Pickles v Spelman: “Talking Rubbish” rivals face off
The strain of constantly U-turning was bound to tell. It was revealed this morning that cabinet ministers Pickles and Spelman are no longer on speaking terms.
Welsh government outlines extra support for part-time students
The Welsh Education minister has announced that part-time students are to enjoy the same type of financial support as that made available to full time students.
IFS boss: Plan B “likely” if growth downgrade continues
IFS boss, Paul Johnson, has issued a stark warning to George Osborne. The prospects for growth are weak and if downgrades continue a "Plan B" is likely.