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Treasury denies 'more cash' claim

The government denies reports it plans to print more money to help ease Britain's recession but says the tactic cannot be ruled out.

Rockets hit Israel from Lebanon

At least three rockets are fired from Lebanon into northern Israel raising fears that the current conflict in Gaza could spill over.

Festive trade cheers Sainsbury's

Sainsbury's says it had its "best ever Christmas performance", as its sales rose 4.5% for the last three months of 2008.

Cabinet set for Liverpool meeting

The entire cabinet is in Liverpool for its third meeting outside London as Gordon Brown continues his regional tour.

Downturn 'fuels unpaid overtime'

The economic downturn is helping to drive record levels of unpaid overtime by workers fearing for their jobs, the TUC claims.