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Technology Review: Simple, but not so smart

by Jess Freeman / 17 Sep 2010

Jess Freeman explains why Nespresso's CitiZ range is the best way to fuel a caffeine habit Nespresso CitiZ £199.

Will the government favour business over the arts?

by Jess Freeman / 02 Sep 2010

Today, the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) issued a statement urging the government to go further with its school reforms.

Some conversation tips for Liam Fox’s meeting with Hervé Morin

by Jess Freeman / 01 Sep 2010

Tomorrow Liam Fox meets with his French counterpart Hervé Morin to discuss defence co-operation between the two countries.

Blogger profile: Chris Mounsey from The Devil's Kitchen

by Jess Freeman / 25 Aug 2010

As part of our ongoing top political blogger profile Total Politics interviews Chris Mounsey, aka The Devil.

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Why Mike Hancock won't be defecting

by Jess Freeman / 24 Aug 2010

In contrast to what some Sunday papers were suggesting, it seems unlikely that Mike Hancock will be defecting from the Lib Dems.

Are British MEPs feeling a little pessimistic?

by Jess Freeman / 23 Aug 2010

Sharon Bowles recently told Total Politics that she feels rather influential in the European Parliament: "When it comes to debating [an issue], they can see that I've done it.

Quote of the day: Clegg on the Lib Dems' identity crisis

by Jess Freeman / 20 Aug 2010

"If we weren't in a coalition now I don't think people would take any notice of the Liberal Democrats .

Regional round-up

by Jess Freeman / 20 Aug 2010

Actress Minnie Driver has given her support to a campaign to save 80-year-old Brynaman Lido in Carmarthenshire.

Why the pay gap won’t be closing for our working lifetime

by Jess Freeman / 19 Aug 2010

Today the Chartered Management Institute publishes a report claiming that it will take 57 years for women to finally get equal pay.

The government's U-turn on winter fuel allowance

by Jess Freeman / 18 Aug 2010

"We will protect key benefits for older people such as the winter fuel allowance, free TV licences, free bus travel, and free eye tests and prescriptions.

The best political silly season stories

by Jess Freeman / 03 Sep 2010

Thank goodness Parliament will begin again on Monday and there will be a lot more news to report.

Lord Pearson in quotes

by Jess Freeman / 02 Sep 2010

Lord Pearson of Rannoch resigned as leader of UKIP two weeks ago because: "UKIP deserves a better politician than me to lead it.

Ken and Oona: The final countdown

by Jess Freeman / 01 Sep 2010

Today the ballot papers are sent out and in just over three weeks' time, Labour’s candidate for mayor will be announced.

The benefits of being Labour’s million-pound donor

by Jess Freeman / 24 Aug 2010

The political donors list came out yesterday and it makes for a great read.

Picture of the day: The Fifa line up

by Jess Freeman / 23 Aug 2010

Fifa delegates descend on Downing Street to discuss England's 2018 World Cup bid.

Regional round-up

by Jess Freeman / 23 Aug 2010

Fifa delegates will be meeting with members of Newcastle City Council this week.

When local politics gets personal

by Jess Freeman / 20 Aug 2010

Vale of Glamorgan councillor Richard Bertin has been the Labour representative for his constituency for over a decade.

Technology Review: Simple, but not so smart

by Jess Freeman / 20 Aug 2010

Jess Freeman finds the Nokia E72's simplicity puts it at risk of being pushing it out of the smartphone marketNokia E72 £237Want a simple business phone that does exactly what you need it to without any of those complicated extras? Then this phone is for you.