News from the BBC

Bank expected to cut rates again

The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates later to their lowest 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.

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.

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

Canada PM vows to stop opposition

Canadian PM Stephen Harper says he will use "every legal means" to block an opposition plan to topple his government.