Downing Street

  • PoliticsAOL

    Downing Street adviser resigns amid criticism over eugenics comments

    A Downing Street adviser who once suggested enforcing the uptake of contraception to stop unplanned pregnancies "creating a permanent underclass" has quit his post. In the midst of growing controversy over his views Andrew Sabisky said

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  • EntertainmentAOL

    Margaret Thatcher was given secret driving lessons before Rover 800 PR stunt

    Margaret Thatcher took a secret test drive before a Downing Street PR stunt, documents reveal. The then prime minister was approached by Austin Rover in March 1986, asking if she would be interested in performing a short demonstration of the new

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    Holly Willoughby Experiences Ultimate Wardrobe Malfunction While Visiting No. 10

    Holly and Philip couldn’t help but share a laugh over the story on This Morning today. [Photo: Rex]

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    PM accused of energy price 'panic'

    Labour leader Ed Miliband today accused David Cameron of going into a "panic" over energy prices, after Downing Street said that consumers "may wish to consider" wrapping up warm at home to help keep their heating bills down.

  • LifestyleAOL

    Famous London street signs go under the hammer

    Tourists to London who are anxious to bag a genuine souvenir could be in luck today as some of London's most recognisable street signs are going under the hammer. In total, 362 iconic black aluminium finger signs will be auctioned off;

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    Downing St behind Chancellor's euro questions

    Chancellor George Osborne was speaking for the Government when he raised questions about continued Greek membership of the euro, Downing Street says. Mr Osborne told a business conference he did not know whether Greek exit was needed in order

  • BusinessAOL

    Downing Street adviser Beecroft hits at 'socialist' Cable

    A controversial Downing Street adviser has accused Business Secretary Vince Cable of being a socialist who "appears to do very little to support business". Venture capitalist Adrian Beecroft, who wrote a report for No 10 calling for