Labour, Unite and the BA strike

BBC deputy political editor James Landale looks at the relationship between Unite and the Labour Party.

Day in pictures

Striking images from around the world on Monday 15 March.

Tories 'preparing to unveil cuts'

The Conservatives are preparing to outline spending cuts they would make this year if they are elected, the BBC understands.

BA hopes to fly 60% during strike

British Airways has announced contingency plans to fly 60% of its customers during the first planned strike by cabin crew.

New credit card protection agreed

Credit card holders will be offered more protection from spiralling debts, but changes are watered down from original plans.

Road travel 'needs big overhaul'

There needs to be a "radical overhaul" of road travel in the UK to avoid future gridlock, the CBI warns.

BA hopes to fly 60% during strike

British Airways has announced contingency plans to fly 60% of its customers during the first planned strike by cabin crew.

Tributes paid to Labour MP Kumar

Tributes are paid to the Labour MP Ashok Kumar, who has been found dead in his home in Middlesbrough, aged 53.

World Cup dream ends for Beckham

David Beckham undergoes successful surgery on his Achilles injury as he comes to terms with missing out on the World Cup.