Speculation is mounting that the prime minister will soon face police questions as part of the 'cash-for-peerages' inquiry. » more

Universities must prevent Islamic extremism on their campuses, the higher education minister has said. » more

Ministers have pledged that both patients and the public will benefit from plans to reform mental health laws. » more

MSPs have passed what has been described as the most fundamental reform of the Scottish planning system in 60 years. » more

Government departments should learn lessons from past experiences to ensure that major IT projects are a success, the National Audit Office has said. » more

A committee of MPs has expressed surprise at the government's failure to clarify its position on whether the UK is ready to give up it veto on EU law and order issues. » more

The prime minister has indicated the government is ready to bring back proposals to allow the police to detain terrorism suspects for up to 90 days without charge. » more

The chancellor has announced that the pre-Budget report will be delivered on Wednesday December 6. » more