Britain

This week, we look at press commentary on US President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address, and at Britain’s historic debt.

The more things change, the more they stay the same. That, at least, is what the French say — although, of course, what they actually say is Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose. Recent events prove this point.

As European leaders meet in Brussels this week to discuss changing EU treaties, we look at media commentary on national interests and collective action.

This week, we look at media comment on immigration policies in Britain and on how the continuing euro crisis is affecting investor confidence.

This week, we look at media comment on the trial of Yulia Tymoshenko in Ukraine, and at the need for innovation in developing green energy strategies.

West Ham can't buy the London 2012 Olympic Stadium, but it may become a ___.

This week, we look at media comment on the latest response to the euro crisis, and on efforts in Britain to make sure that doctors speak English.

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