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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

Northern Israel is hit by at least three rockets fired from Lebanon, causing the Israeli army to return fire, security forces say.

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.

Poor service 'risks tourism jobs'

Poor service in hotels and restaurants could cost thousands of jobs in the recession, Britain's tourism chief says.

Brussels to broker gas row talks

Top Russian and Ukrainian gas executives are due in Brussels as the EU seeks to end a row hitting Europe's gas supplies.