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George Robertson sent critical letter to Robin Cook siding with British Aerospace chief over arms sales to Indonesia in 1997
Civil service chief warned Tony Blair over risks of chancellor’s ‘rushed’ approach with central bank governor
National Archive documents show Rory Bremner’s John Major impersonation duped two Eurosceptics
Officials also considered turning Britain into a ‘siege economy’ as the value of the pound dropped
PM saw it as ‘sop to nationalists’ but decision undermined moderates and infuriated N Ireland secretary
Whitehall feared former spy would discuss how the security service listened in on British Communist party’s HQ
Newly released papers underline deep concern stirred up by Canary Wharf bombing
Ex-Speaker made the claim in a 1995 application to be special adviser to Jonathan Aitken
Officials told to explore feasibility of establishing a new ‘Atlantic community’
After the Srebrenica massacre, both France and the US were pushing for an air strikes strategy
John Major’s government pledged to push ‘forcefully ahead’ in the face of budget concerns
Newly released files reveal ties between spy and attempt to gauge public opinion in 1940
Chancellor pushed transport secretary to speed up plans in 1993 as part of drive to sell assets
Security officials were so worried in the late 1960s they turned to public figure
European debate ‘poisonous’ and Tory party unable to lead on issue, Douglas Hurd wrote
Memos reveal Downing Street wanted to keep up with ‘modern way’ of Clinton administration
Visa decision angered Downing St but trip raised pressure on Sinn Fein leader
Records show prime minister was told to act to fend off resurgent Labour opposition
National Archives reveal concerns over ‘vicious circle’ of differences
Searching for your ancestors can be a rewarding pastime
Declassified documents reveal true impact on UK’s reserves from its exit from the ERM
Thatcher ‘somewhat disquieted’ on learning that a few troublemakers held senior roles
Former UK chancellor built up ‘secret’ £12.5bn book of foreign exchange swaps, archives show
Then UK PM was told Moscow would ‘dominate’ European Community, archives reveal
Declassified documents reveal delight at William Rees-Mogg’s failed legal action
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