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Treasury denies 'more cash' claim

The government denies it plans to print more money, while the Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates later.

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 in Liverpool for 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.