High stakes
Chancellor Alistair Darling's pre-budget report is likely to stake the government's future on tax rises for the rich to help pay for continued support of the economy. Full Article | Related Story
Oilfields head to auction
Oil majors are to bid in Baghdad for some of the world's most promising oilfields in Iraq's second auction of contracts since the U.S. invasion. Full Article
Darling should take bold action in aid of small firms
Imagine if there was as much support for small businesses as there has been for the banks. Commentary
Former spy chief denies any pressure over Iraq
LONDON (Reuters) - A British spy chief in the run-up to the 2003 invasion of Iraq denied on Tuesday he had come under pressure from Prime Minister Tony Blair's government to beef up intelligence to help justify military action. Full Article
Gates tells Afghans U.S. not leaving yet
KABUL (Reuters) - U.S. Defence Secretary Robert Gates told Afghans on Tuesday Washington would not abandon them, describing a withdrawal that would begin in 2011 but be spread over several years to give Afghan troops time to train. Full Article
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Silverstone triumph
It is not something that can be taken for granted in Formula One, but commonsense seems to have prevailed at last. Blog
Passenger spaceship
Richard Branson unveiled the first commercial passenger spaceship, a sleek black-and-white vessel that represents an expensive gamble on creating a commercial space tourism industry.
