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During a British House of Commons session, British Prime Minister David Cameron took questions from members on the British economy, criminal sentencing procedures and foreign policy in what became a boisterous session.

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At a news conference in London, British Prime Minister David Cameron responded to concerns expressed by some military chiefs about the long term plans of the British mission in Libya.  The Prime Minister also answered questions on the financial crisis in Greece, and announced changes to previous government proposals on criminal justice reform.  

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British Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne delivered an annual speech on the state of the British economy to the country’s financial and banking sectors.  He spoke about  new banking policies which include the privatization of Northern Rock, the British bank severely damaged as a result of the U.S. mortgage subprime financial crisis.  Also delivering speeches were Bank of England Governor Meryvn King and the Lord Mayor of the City of London.

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On Prime Minister's Questions, British Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne delivers an annual speech on the state of the British economy to the country’s financial and banking sectors. He announced new banking policies which include the privatization of Northern Rock, the British bank severely damaged as a result of the U.S. mortgage subprime financial crisis. Bank of England Governor Meryvn King and the Lord Mayor of the City of London also spoke.

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During Prime Minister's Questions, British Prime Minister David Cameron takes questions from members in the House of Commons. Opposition Leader Ed Miliband challenged the Prime Minister over the government’s sentencing policy and reforming the National Health Service.

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President Obama returns to the U.S. after spending six days in Europe. During that visit, he focused on a wide range of issues from the global economy to global terrorism. He began his trip in Ireland and ended it in Poland with two stops in between, one to England and the other to the G8 meeting in France.

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Following a high-profile visit to London, Pres. Obama joined other heads of state for the annual Group of Eight (G8) summit in France. The eight leading industrial nations end their two-day conference today, which centered on global economic issues.

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President Obama continued his state visit to the UK and spoke this morning to the British parliament. He discussed  the U.S.-European alliance saying that it is a "special relationship because of the values and beliefs that have united our people."

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President Obama and the first lady arrived at Buckingham Palace in London for the formal welcome ceremony and hosted by Queen Elizabeth.  Later, the President  attended a state dinner for his visit hosted by the Queen.

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During Prime Minister’s Questions, David Cameron was challenged by Opposition Leader Ed Miliband over remarks made by Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke on rape laws and the various categories of rape.  Miliband charged that he had implied that there are some rapes less serious than others, including date rape and some kinds of teenage sex. 

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