European Union
The Indian sugar industry may receive a significant boost as the European Union (EU) undertakes a major reform of its sugar market. The reform, part of the EU's Common Agriculture Programme, aims to increase market access for countries like India and the Association of Caribbean and Pacific (ACP)
European Union
The US has opted to delay escalating the dispute over subsidies to Airbus and Boeing, citing a desire to allow the new European Union trade commissioner, Peter Mandelson, to review the issue. This decision comes ahead of a meeting between US Trade Representative Robert Zoellick and Mr. Mandelson on Monday
European Union
Peter Mandelson, Europe's new trade tsar, has a daunting task ahead of him. As the European Union's trade commissioner, his success will be largely determined by his ability to navigate the complex and sometimes contentious relationship with America, its biggest trading partner. The stakes are high,
European Union
The return to frontline politics of former Cabinet minister Peter Mandelson was marked by claims that he accepted his new job as European Commissioner for trade despite Tony Blair's reservations. The two old friends were said to have engaged in a two-day argument over Mandelson's possible
Mandelson, Peter
Despite his troubled past, Tony Blair has chosen Peter Mandelson as Britain's new representative at the European Union in Brussels, a move that has raised eyebrows among politicians. Mandelson, a key figure in the Labour Party's revival, will bring his Machiavellian talents to the European Commission,
Mandelson, Peter
A surprise Cabinet reshuffle has taken place under the leadership of Prime Minister Tony Blair, with several high-profile departures and appointments being made. The most notable change is the return of Peter Mandelson as the new Northern Ireland Secretary, following his resignation just ten months ago over a controversy surrounding
Mandelson, Peter
Tony Blair has made a decisive move to solidify his modernizing agenda in the latest cabinet reshuffle, bringing back Peter Mandelson as secretary of state for Northern Ireland and appointing Alan Milburn as head of the department of health. The promotion of Geoff Hoon to defence underlines a shift in
Prescott, John
Peter Mandelson has emerged as the behind-the-scenes fixer to Tony Blair, sparking anger among ministers who accuse him of meddling. Mandelson has been blamed for a series of damaging reports that have emerged ahead of the Cabinet reshuffle, which some ministers believe is being orchestrated by Mandelson to undermine John
Mandelson, Peter
As the party struggles to come to terms with the aftermath of John Smith's untimely death, the master-sprinter Peter Mandelson emerges from the shadows with a letter that reveals his ruthless ambition and double-dealing. Written in May 1994, the letter demonstrates that despite Mandelson's resignation from
Mandelson, Peter
A bitter cabinet revolt is brewing against Tony Blair's leadership, with John Prescott, his deputy, leading the charge. Prescott launched the revolt in the wake of Peter Mandelson's shock resignation, demanding a return to traditional Labour values. This move could signal the end of Blair'
Mandelson, Peter
In a surprise move, John Prescott has formed an alliance with Gordon Brown, combining their efforts to promote "traditional" Old Labour values and challenge the dominance of the New Labour project. Despite past differences, the two leaders have come together to push for industrial reorganisation and economic interventionism,
Mandelson, Peter
The release of hundreds of crates of dusty office records from Robert Maxwell's private empire could irreparably tarnish the careers of Paymaster General Geoffrey Robinson and several other Labour ministers. The records, currently stored in an anonymous warehouse in Sittingbourne, Kent, contain secrets about Robinson's close
