UK welfare to go NYC

The UK welfare programme may be about to take some inspiration from NYC. The Guardian.

If nobody has heard about it, the US economy seems to be having a few problems. BBC.

Harriet Harman, Leader of The Commons, will not be investigated by police after failing to declare a monetary donation that she indirectly received. The Guardian.

Controversial figures have shown that crimes committed by Eastern European migrants in the UK are up by 800%. The Telegraph. Other reports claim this isn't true. E-politix.

Scientists have stated that the Moon may very soon be arable. BBC.

The Brazilian President has defended biofuels after their use was deemed responsible for increased food prices. BBC.

Alistair Darling has admitted that Labour need to 'sharpen-up'. The Times. The Telegraph.

The Olympic torch has made it all the way to Tibetan-populated parts of India. BBC.

In the US, it appears that Chelsea Clinton is becoming her mother Hillary's secret weapon. The Telegraph.

Barack Obama earned $4.2 million in 2007 thanks to the books that he published. Wall Street Journal.

Written by Oli Anderson on 17 Apr 2008 7:46 AM. Permalink