Ministers to delay reform of honours system
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Ministers will publish a white paper on Lords reform in the spring following today's damning parliamentary report into the 'cash for honours' scandal
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A lingering dispute over a contract imposed on air traffic controllers last year is delaying the introduction of legislation needed to modernize the nation's air traffic control system, according to congressional staff members and administration officials.
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Electoral commission recommends postponement after Bhutto assassination
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Families will lose the right to block   their relatives' wish to donate their organs under reforms,   which come into force on Friday.
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The move immediately created a new quandary for the government about whether to delay the Jan. 8 parliamentary election.
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1110CET Updated 1120CET -- The incoming European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso proposed a delay to allow time to change his proposed team of Commissioners.
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The government is to press ahead with plans to reform the rape laws in an attempt to increase the low conviction rate.
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A vote of no confidence in the Solomon Islands prime minister is deferred after threats to MPs, the opposition says.
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The government is expected to announce improvements to the terms and conditions of Gurkhas in the British army.
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Government will announce measure to limit the annual debate about grade inflation and 'dumbing down'.
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Reforms which are beginning to take effect will allow courts to dispense swifter justice, a minister claims.
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National elections â already twice delayed â are scheduled for April. The interim government voted to abolish the monarchy, meeting a key demand of former Maoist rebels.
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Haggling between election allies delays the formation of a new government in the Indian state of Maharashtra.
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Business & money: Reforms don't go far enough, say actuaries, as closure of final-salary schemes causes concern
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Cash rewards for unemployed people who complete back-to-work training are likely to be extended by the government in the next phase of its welfare reform programme, ministers will indicate today
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Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi is delaying the planned reshuffle of the new EU executive according to incoming commission chief, JosÃ© Manuel Barroso.
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Â· Reforms must include 'engaging with the people'  Â· Policy forums on table before autumn conference