US reports record budget deficit
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:38:57 GMT
The US government records a budget deficit of $221bn (£147.6bn) in February - the largest monthly deficit in its history.
Economic storm not over, says PM
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:02:44 GMT
Gordon Brown warns of economic storms ahead but vows not to "let you down" as the date of the Budget is announced.
BA strike talks end without deal
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:38:27 GMT
Talks between British Airways and Unite aimed at averting strike action by cabin crew break down without agreement.
Winter insurance claims hit £650m
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:07:35 GMT
Insurers paid out £650m from 335,000 claims made as a result of damage caused by the wintry weather in the UK.
Mexican shakes up world rich list
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:01:14 GMT
Mexican Carlos Slim Huan overtakes Bill Gates as the world's richest man, according to the Forbes 'rich list'.
Apology for women raped by father
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:41:19 GMT
Two women raped by their father over 25 years - bearing nine of his children - are given a public apology by the authorities.
Labour MP facing expenses probe
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:15:32 GMT
Labour MP Harry Cohen is being investigated by the police over his expenses claims, the BBC understands.