Alexander Plough

is a trainee journalist from West London. Currently studying at Harlow College, he is on work experience at the First Post and has also written for a number local and national papers.

Swine flu: GlaxoSmithKlein's out-dated methods 'cause vaccine delay'

EXCLUSIVE: Australian scientist claims big pharma's old-fashioned techniques are slowing down the making of a vaccine

First Posted July 23, 2009

Iranian Nokia boycott may be unjustified

A claim by the Wall Street Journal that Nokia helped Tehran monitor internet users was wrong, say IT experts

First Posted July 17, 2009

British parole system 'in meltdown' as 1,000 criminals go missing

Nearly 1,000 criminals on parole are missing. Is that all, asks an unsurprised probation officer

First Posted July 10, 2009

Guilty of genocide? Welcome to Britain

America shows the way on prosecuting war criminals: can Britain catch up?

First Posted July 7, 2009

Jackson 5 'could reunite' in tribute to Michael

The remaining members of the group, plus sisters Janet and LaToya, may perform five concerts

First Posted July 6, 2009

Jack Straw drops plans for secret inquests

Plans to allow inquests into wrongful deaths without a jury has been shelved

First Posted May 15, 2009