Thu, 08 Jan 2009 03:30:25 +0100
Interest rate faces 300-year low
Interest rates could reach their lowest point in the Bank of England's 300-year history if predictions of another cut are correct.
BBC journalist joins Israeli troops in Gaza
BBC video journalist Andrew Herbert is the first international journalist to enter Gaza since the Israeli offensive began. He filmed this material while embedded with the Givati infantry unit of the Israeli Defence Forces.
Brown visits Derby on UK tour
Gordon Brown has begun a three-day tour of the UK to see how British businesses are dealing with a recession.
EU to blow out 100W lights
Reports that several stores will stop stocking traditional light bulbs have led to panic-buying in some areas.
Appeal over toddler's arson death
The parents of a three-year-old killed in an arson attack in Liverpool have made an appeal to catch her killers.
Greek leaders criticised for unrest
Union leaders representing Greek police officers have accused the government of losing control of the security situation in the country.
Animal stock take at London Zoo
Staff at London Zoo are starting the mammoth task of counting every animal in their collection as part of an annual audit.
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