Person: David Willetts

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business

Thatcher official warned of 'unscrupulous practices' after stock exchange deregulation

Margaret Thatcher's most senior official warned privately that her financial sector reforms were giving birth to a new culture of corner-cutting and "unscrupulous" practices in the City, according to newly-released UK government papers.

business

Pfizer vows to ringfence key drugs in takeover deal

business

Pfizer defends plan to acquire AstraZeneca

business

Pfizer boss claims 'win-win' AstraZeneca deal

general

The Pinch: How Baby Boomers Took Their Children’s Future – and Why They Should Give It Back

world

Brown apologises for MP claims scandal

Top Tories quit as leadership race shapes up

Conservative leader Michael Howard lost two members of his shadow cabinet today, as senior Tories began jockeying for position in the race to succeed him.

Mon, 09 May, 2005

UK govt hails record unemployment low

The British government tonight hailed new figures showing unemployment at a record low despite mounting concern about the millions of people dropping out of the labour market.

Wed, 13 Oct, 2004

Deposed leader bids adieu

IAIN DUNCAN SMITH was supported by a grim-faced shadow cabinet last night as he gave his farewell speech.

Thu, 30 Oct, 2003

Bridget Jones has George Clooney in her sights

Bridget Jones is set to be the envy of sad singletons everywhere - by scoring a date with Hollywood hunk George Clooney in her next film.

Thu, 19 Sep, 2002

Portillo confirms bid to become Tory leader

Michael Portillo is to stand for the leadership of the Conservative Party.

Wed, 13 Jun, 2001