Topic: Downing Street

UK envoy Sir Sherard Cowper-Coles steps down

Guardian, UK - 10 hours ago
A senior British diplomat who has long championed the pursuit of a negotiated settlement with the Taliban stepped downtoday as the UK's special...

Cameron's father dies on holiday in France

AFP European Edition - 14 hours ago
The father of Prime Minister David Cameron has died after suffering a stroke while on holiday in France, Downing Street said Wednesday."It is with deep regret we can confirm that Ian Cameron died earlier this afternoon," a statement said. "He passed away

'Panto villain' backlash played down

Financial Times - 14 hours ago
Subscription page Leading investors in Barclays said the appointment of Bob Diamond as chief executive was likely to strain relations with Downing...

PM flies to France to see stricken father

AFP European Edition - 15 hours ago
Prime Minister David Cameron flew to France on Wednesday after his father suffered a stroke and heart complications during a holiday.Cameron flew into Nice airport before taking a helicopter to the Font Pre de Toulon-La Seyne-sur-Mer hospital in the Medit

Denver Water To Start Line Work In West Wash Park

ABC 7 Denver (KMGH) - 19 hours ago
Beginning Tuesday, Denver Water will be installing a 20-inch valve and making other improvements to the 24-inch conduit on the west side of ...

Cameron heads to bedside of stricken father

AFP European Edition - 19 hours ago
Prime Minister David Cameron will miss his weekly session of questions in parliament to fly to France after his father fell seriously ill on holiday there, his Downing Street office said Wednesday.Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg is due to stand in for ...

Lisa targets loan sharks

WiganToday.net, UK - yesterday
WIGAN'S MP launched a campaign to rein in legal loan sharks. She says pawnbrokers and pay day loans must be curbed to avoid Britain becoming a...

British Police May Question Downing Street Adviser on Phone-Hacking

The Lede - yesterday
By ROBERT MACKEYhttp://British Police May Question Downing Street Adviser on...

HSBC chairman Stephen Green to become Trade Minister for Coalition

ThisIsLondon.co.uk - 2 days ago
Downing Street this morning declined to confirm reports that HSBC bank chairman Stephen Green is to be appointed a minister in David Cameron's ...

 Andy Coulson faces call to go over phone hacking allegations

Metro.co.uk - 2 days ago
The former News of the World editor - who denies the claims - made the offer as the Met Police revealed they were considering alleg ations made by ...