Looking at the news out of London each day.
10-30-11
Somali piracy: Armed guards to protect UK ships
Ships sailing under a British flag will be able to carry armed guards to protect them from pirates, the prime minister has announced
Appoint fewer minsters, MPs’ committee urges
The government has come under fire from a Commons committee for not appointing fewer ministers and aides.
10-28-11
Cameron rallies EU countries outside euro zone
Prime Minister David Cameron Friday said he would work with other European Union members outside the euro zone to ensure their interests are not compromised in efforts to fix the region’s sovereign debt crisis.
10-27-11
The Occupy protest at St Paul’s Cathedral – a parable of our times
The disgraceful closure of Wren’s masterpiece has been a debacle. The Church of England must urgently examine its values says a former Archbishop of Canterbury.
Europe: the plates are shifting – and David Cameron risks being stranded
As Europe is reshaped, both party and country are urging the Prime Minister to seize Britain’s moment.
10-26-11
Business Secretary Cable fined £500 for failing to pay £25,000
BUSINESS Secretary Vince Cable has been fined by the taxman for failing to pay up to £25,000 in VAT, The Sun can reveal.
Steve Jobs v Julian Assange: what makes a good biography?
The fact sales of Jobs’s life story are soaring yet few are tempted by Assange shows the bagginess of biography as a form
Private spaces are stifling protest
Occupy London’s struggle to find a public space for protest reflects the increasing private control of our towns and cities
UK population ‘to increase to 70 million by 2027’
The population of the UK is on course to reach 70 million over the next 16 years, official figures suggest.
10-25-11
Give firms freedom to sack unproductive workers, leaked Downing Street report advises
Companies should be given the right to dismiss unproductive workers without explanation, a leaked Downing Street report advises.
Tory demands on EU powers are impossible for Coalition, says Nick Clegg
The Conservative Party row over Europe put strain on the Coalition as Nick Clegg said it was “impossible” for the Government to deliver on Tory MPs’ demands over the European Union.
Wind farms shut because it’s too windy
NATIONAL GRID has been forced to ask wind farms to shut down for the second time in a MONTH – because it’s too windy.
10-24-11
Attorney general aims to limit European power over English law
Dominic Grieve to appear before the European court of human rights in Strasbourg to argue his case
EU referendum vote is wrong question at wrong time, says Hague
Foreign secretary speaks out as Commons prepares to debate motion calling for referendum on UK’s relationship with EU
EU referendum: poll shows 49% would vote for UK withdrawal
Some 70% of voters want a vote on Britain’s EU membership, Guardian/ICM poll shows
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