News from the BBC

Bank expected to cut rates again

The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates later to their lowest level for more than half a century.

Smith statement due on Green case

Home Secretary Jacqui Smith is to make a statement on the arrest of Tory MP Damian Green to the Commons.

Rice urges tough Pakistan action

US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice urges Pakistan to take a "tough line" on terrorism after arriving in Islamabad.

Ruling due on DNA database case

A ruling is due from the European Court of Human Rights which could have major implications on the UK's DNA database

Adverts warn of cocaine dangers

A hard-hitting £1m television and internet advertising campaign to warn teenagers of the dangers of cocaine use is being launched.