The coalition's programme for government
The full programme for the coalition government has been published and described by David Cameron and Nick Clegg as ''historic''. Here is the full 12,600-word document

That Conservative-Liberal Democrat agreement in full
The Tories and Lib Dems have released a document setting out the agreements reached between the two parties on various key issues which were needed before a coalition government could be formed

Biometrics must increase, not challenge, our security
As system use across the public sector increases, albeit controversially, BSIA technical director Alex Carmichael spotlights biometric security, and the opportunities and fears of an evolving technology

ID card security must be done 'in a modern way'
Jacqui Smith says the public will soon apply for ID cards in locations like post offices and chemists. In an interview, assistant information commissioner Jonathan Bamford explains how data security for this controversial scheme must be approached

The centralisation of data is just not safe
The government has been warned before about centralising data, says NO2ID's Guy Herbert, and with this latest loss he explains how the idea of a National Identity Register could create even bigger problems.

The sense in safeguarding UK borders
James Hall, Chief Executive, Identity and Passport Service, explains how the introduction of identity cards will help to protect the UK's borders and combat identity fraud.

No 2 the Identity Register
Guy Herbert, General Secretary, NO2ID, explains why the National Identity Register is not as great as the Home Office like to make it appear.

The right IDea?
Joan Ryan MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Home Office, illustrates the advantages of the National Identity Register and it's wider security implications.

Time to get a grip on costs and avert a potential identity crisis
Taking a leaf out of the private sector’s book and introducing rigorous project management will be vital to the success of the government’s controversial ID card scheme, says Richard Faris