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Gaza solution is possible - Blair
The conflict between Israel and Hamas can be resolved, ex-UK prime minister and current Middle East envoy Tony Blair insists.
UK short-selling ban to be lifted
A ban on the short-selling of financial shares is to be lifted, the UK's financial regulator confirms.
Blair to get US Medal of Freedom
Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair will be awarded the US's highest civilian award next week, the White House confirms.
Thatcher pays tribute to Walters
Lady Thatcher leads tributes to her "fearless" economics adviser Sir Alan Walters, who has died aged 82.
Cameron makes savings tax pledge
David Cameron proposes to axe tax on basic rate taxpayers' savings and to increase pensioners' tax free allowances.
State widens homeowner help
The government extends state help for people struggling to make mortgage payments after losing their jobs.
Lobbying rules 'must be stricter'
Lax rules are allowing former ministers to exploit contacts built up in public office for private gain, a committee of MPs warns.
PM defends handling of downturn
Gordon Brown says his priority for the year is working on getting the UK economy back into shape, not a general election.
Tories want tougher primary tests
The Tories are calling for more rigorous testing in primary schools amid concern over literacy and numeracy levels.
Cones hotline
The lasting legacy of John Major's much ridiculed plan
Nick Robinson
Credit crunch allows Tory rethink on spending plans
Negative rates
Could the interest paid on our savings fall below zero?
Robert Peston
No news from big companies is good news
Youngest MP
Don't pigeonhole me, says 28-year-old Parliamentarian
Risky times ahead
Mike Baker's look at the issues coming up in 2009
Disabled rights delay criticised
The UK government is criticised for failing to ratify a UN Convention giving new rights for disabled people.
Brown urges end to Gaza violence
Gordon Brown reiterates the need for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East, as Israeli troops and Hamas clash in Gaza.
Clegg joins attack on VAT 'waste'
Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg adds his voice to concerns that the government's temporary VAT cut has been a "waste of money".
UK 'should take Guantanamo men'
Britain should take some Guantanamo inmates if it helps the US close the camp, the former attorney general has said.
End data previews, ministers told
Ministers should not be shown official statistics before they are released, to boost public trust, says the UK statistics chief.
Blears concern for 'ignored poor'
The impact of immigration on some white working-class people is being ignored, Communities Secretary Hazel Blears says.
Grieve: Back public against crime
Adults should be able to challenge anti-social behaviour without fear of prosecution, the shadow home secretary says.
VAT cut has failed, says Cameron
The government's temporary VAT cut has been an "expensive failure", says David Cameron.
Government targets obesity rates
The government launches its "Change4Life" advertising campaign to try to stem increasing rates of obesity.
Treasury mulls new bank bail-out
Chancellor Alistair Darling could inject more taxpayers' cash into Britain's banks as part of measures to boost the economy.
Brown warns of tough year ahead
The prime minister warns 2009 "won't be easy" for Britain as it deals with the global economic crisis.
Most Britons 'still oppose euro'
A BBC Radio 4 poll finds that 71% of people would vote against Britain joining the European single currency in a referendum.
Minister promises sporting decade
The new year is ushering in a decade which will see Britain play a leading role in world sport, according to Culture Secretary Andy Burnham.
UK troops hand back Basra Airport
A milestone in the completion of the British mission in Iraq is achieved with the handover of Basra International Airport.
Brown warns of 'crisis' in Gaza
Gordon Brown calls for an urgent ceasefire in Gaza amid a "humanitarian crisis" after days of Israeli bombing.
Private firm 'may run' phone log
A private firm could be asked to log details of everybody's telephone calls, emails and internet use, it is reported.
Cameron calls for 'positive vision'
The Tories must offer a "positive vision of change" to help people through the "dark days" ahead, David Cameron says.
Clegg warns of 'difficult' 2009
The next year will be a "difficult" one for thousands of people at risk of losing jobs and homes, the Lib Dem leader warns.
Stern hope over US climate deal
Economist Lord Stern says he is optimistic that a global deal on reducing carbon dioxide emissions will be struck under Barack Obama.
Warning over 'clean' power plans
New coal and gas-fired power stations should not be approved without guarantees carbon capture technology will work, UK government advisers say.
Brian Taylor's political blog
Dummy puff/betsan blog
Assembly briefed on finance bill
A Stormont Committee is briefed about a new Financial Assistance Bill expected to be brought to the full assembly next week.
Mark Devenport's political blog
Dummy puff/betsan blog
Welsh government data 'missing'
Ten items of Welsh Assembly Government data are lost or stolen over the last year, an AM discovers.
Betsan Powys' political blog
Dummy puff/betsan blog
The Cabinet: Who's Who
Here is a minister-by-minister guide to the members of Gordon Brown's Cabinet.
Shadow Cabinet: Who's Who
Here is a minister-by-minister guide to the members of Tory leader David Cameron's Cabinet.
In full: Lib Dem front bench
Here is a spokesman-by-spokesman guide to the members of Nick Clegg's 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: Party conferences
In depth: The Blair Years
Full coverage of The Blair Years
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