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Site: BBC News | UK News | UK Politics | World EditionTories propose fuel duty changes
Changes to the way fuel duty is calculated are being proposed by the Conservatives.
Labour by-election 'lost weekend'
Labour opponents in the Glasgow East by-election pour scorn on the party's "lost weekend" after it failed to select a candidate.
Osborne denies breaking fee rules
George Osborne denies breaking his party's rules by accepting up to £10,000 for a speaking engagement.
Mugabe crisis 'infecting' Africa
David Miliband says the situation in Zimbabwe is now a "crisis infecting the whole of southern Africa".
Polyclinics 'not a threat' to GPs
GP surgeries will not be forced to close when polyclinics open, the health minister has said.
Tories criticise Whitehall bonuses
The government is criticised by the Tories after it was revealed civil servants banked more than £128m in bonuses.
Inquiry urged into UK territory
MPs call for an inquiry into the administration of British overseas territory the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Watchdog set to probe MP expenses
The committee on standards in public life is considering an inquiry into MPs' expenses, the BBC understands.
Tories in 'disarray' over Lewis
The Conservatives are in "disarray" after the resignation of London deputy mayor Ray Lewis, Labour says.
Top spy seriously ill in hospital
Britain's top spy, Alex Allan, the chairman of the Joint Intelligence Committee, is seriously ill.
In full: Glasgow East candidates
A list of candidates who have declared so far that they will contest the Glasgow East by-election.
John Lewis 'surprised' to find itself at the centre of a political row
John Lewis says the publicity generated by the row over MPs' expenses came as a "complete surprise".
Brian Taylor on the challenge for Labour in Glasgow by-election
Brian Taylor asks what made Wendy throw in the towel
Donor drought
Cash is tight - but one Labour donor is still ready to help
Martha's week
Need to unwind? Remember you're a wombat...
Wacky race?
A guide to the 26 hopefuls in next week's by-election
Nick Robinson
MPs have rejected a pay rise but what about expenses?
Mardell's Europe
UK gives EU health plans a thorough examination
Davis's doorstep
Are voters in Haltemprice getting by-election fever?
Tories plan tax 'early warnings'
Major tax changes should be unveiled six months before the Budget, the Tories say in new tax proposals.
Badger cull proposals 'rejected'
The government has decided against a cull of badgers in England to control TB in cattle, the BBC understands.
Muslims 'under siege like Jews'
Many British Muslims "feel like the Jews of Europe" says a minister in an interview marking the 7/7 bombings anniversary.
Hain writing Mandela book
Former Wales Secretary Peter Hain is working on a new biography of his hero Nelson Mandela.
Mayor's aide in cash claim probe
An aide to London mayor Boris Johnson had faced allegations of financial misconduct when he was a vicar, it is revealed.
Cost of crime '£275 per person'
Funding the police to tackle recorded crime costs £275 per person a year, according to the Taxpayers' Alliance.
Bury elected mayor plan rejected
Voters in Bury throw out plans for the borough to be run by a directly elected mayor.
Brown hints at fuel duty freeze
Gordon Brown says the delayed 2p rise in fuel duty will be looked at "very, very carefully" over the next few weeks.
Sharia law 'could have UK role'
The most senior judge in England and Wales has said sharia law could play a role in some parts of the legal system.
Straw unveils witness legislation
Emergency legislation to restore trial judges' powers to grant anonymity to witnesses is unveiled by Jack Straw.
Welsh valleys created NHS - Brown
Prime Minister Gordon Brown pays tribute to the role of the Welsh valleys in the birth of the National Health Service.
Brown pressed on incentives claim
Gordon Brown denies offering incentives to backbenchers to back counter-terror laws, as he is quizzed by senior MPs
Mayor attacks 7 July payout delay
London Mayor Boris Johnson describes as "unacceptable" delays in paying compensation to victims of the 7 July bombings.
Britain doubles aid to Pakistan
Britain is doubling the aid it gives Pakistan to nearly $1bn over the next three years as part of efforts to tackle Islamic militancy.
In full: Haltemprice candidates
A total of 26 candidates will stand in the Haltemprice and Howden by-election, sparked when David Davis resigned.
ID card fingerprint errors fear
Mismatched fingerprints could hamper the government's £5.6bn ID card scheme, independent experts warn.
£3.2bn giant carrier deals signed
Contracts are signed to build the UK's biggest ever aircraft carriers, creating or securing 10,000 jobs across the UK.
Bill passes after rethink on duty
The government has said it will re-examine controversial plans to raise vehicle excise duty (VED) on the most polluting cars
Minister says GPs blocking choice
GPs in England operate "gentlemen's agreements" to stop patients moving between practices, a minister says.
Lib Dems set out leader timetable
The Scottish Liberal Democrats agree a timetable for the leadership election, following the resignation of Nicol Stephen.
Brian Taylor's political blog
Dummy puff/betsan blog
McGuinness in Iraq peace mission
Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness is in Baghdad to launch a new peace initiative between opposing Iraqi factions.
Mark Devenport's political blog
Dummy puff/betsan blog
Shadow scheme for new politicians
Political hopefuls from black and ethnic minorities have spent the last six months shadowing assembly members.
Betsan Powys' political blog
Dummy puff/betsan blog
Who's who: Cabinet
In full: Shadow cabinet
Lib Dem front bench guide
A guide to the key members of the Liberal Democrat front bench team.
A-Z of Parliament
Inside Europe
Political websites
Links to parties and other useful websites covering UK politics.
Guide to Parliament
What is Parliament for and how does it work?
In depth: The Blair Years
Full coverage of The Blair Years
