Sometimes apologising can be the hardest thing to do. Especially if you're a politician - it's traditionally seen as a sign of weakness akin to painting a target on your forehead, handing a crossbow to your opponents and giving them a cheeky wink and a thumbs-up. Yet there are… read more…

The Conservatives are having a field day - and probably a field fortnight, with a couple of field bank holidays slotted in - with the Prime Minister right now. Following the debacle of the 10p tax rate issue - which would hit 5 million plus low-paid workers - PM… read more…

Banks have agreed to help lenders after yesterday's talks with Alistair Darling. The Guardian. Jacob Zuma, the leader of South Africa's governing ANC, is in town for talks with Gordon Brown. BBC. Labour's 10p tax rebels have demanded that ministers must provide up to £1bn in compensation. The Guardian. The… read more…