News from the BBC

'No justification' for Brand show

Lewd calls from Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross to actor Andrew Sachs had "no editorial justification", the BBC Trust says.

Economy boost may mean pain later

Alistair Darling may be forced to set out future taxes rises to pay for a short-term boost to the economy, the BBC understands.

Clinton 'will accept State post'

Hillary Clinton will agree to serve as secretary of state under US President-elect Barack Obama, the New York Times reports.

Citigroup plunges on uncertainty

Shares in Citigroup, one of the biggest banks in the US, fall amid continued uncertainty about the firm's future.

VAT fraudster must pay back £26m

A man jailed for his part in a multi-million pound VAT fraud is told to sell his assets to repay £26m to the government.