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Gordon Brown has affirmed his government’s commitment to identity cards as he called for all-party action against terrorism. In his first prime minister’s questions since assuming the leadership, Mr Brown urged MPs across the House to back the government’s anti-terror proposals. He voluntarily confirmed that he would continue to push for ID cards as the… Read more »
Alistair Darling has ruled out an immediate change to the tax rules governing private equity firms, warning it could harm the economy. In an interview with the Financial Times, the new chancellor warned against any tax reforms that could have “unintended” or “undesirable” consequences. Critics have called on the Treasury to change the tax regime… Read more »