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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
PM was open to unorthodox ideas to revive UK after recession, archives show
Destroying records and cutting library funds are political acts with grave implications
Immigration ledgers strengthen cases of those whose landing slips were destroyed
Documents released on ERM, NHS funding and Soviet nuclear deal
Adviser suggested sharing licence fee cash among commercial broadcasters
Declassified documents reveal then PM had hour-long meeting with ex-president in 1982
Spending cuts left Tories exposed after crashes and health service crises
Cabinet Office keeps 200 of 500 documents due for publication under lock and key
Eventual humbling of Black Wednesday exacerbated Tory divisions over Europe
John Major received proposal from European Bank president in 1991, archives reveal
Declassified papers reveal US attempts to intervene in an Anglo-French project
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