Gordon Brown warns of economic storms ahead but vows not to "let you down" as the date of the Budget is announced.

Oligarch Boris Berezovsky wins his libel case over claims he was behind the murder of Alexander Litvinenko.

The Large Hadron Collider must be shut down for a year starting in late 2011 to address design flaws, the BBC has learned.

A former head of MI5 says she did not know US intelligence services were mistreating terror suspects until after she retired.

More schools in England are being judged as inadequate in Ofsted's new-style inspections, according to figures just released.

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says it is the US, not Tehran, that is playing a "double game" in Afghanistan.

Northern Rock says that it made "good progress" in 2009, after reporting a sharp fall in its annual losses.

Indonesia's president confirms security forces have killed the last main suspect in the 2002 Bali bombings, Dulmatin.

Reoffending by thousands of criminals serving short sentences in England and Wales costs up to £10bn a year, says a report.

Illegal file-sharers should be fined, rather than have their internet connection cut off, says the boss of BT.

The driving test should have compulsory questions on level crossings to teach good habits in learner drivers, says Network Rail.

Actress Farrah Fawcett was not in the Oscars memorial segment because she was more known as a TV star, the Academy says.

A pair of embracing students from Greater Manchester break the world record for the longest hug.

England bowler Graham Onions is ruled out of the first Test against Bangladesh with a back injury, while Stuart Broad faces a fitness test.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger praises the resolve of Nicklas Bendtner, who put recent media criticism behind him by scoring a hat-trick in the 5-0 Champions League win over Porto.

Top Pakistan cricketers Mohammad Yousuf and Younus Khan are told they cannot represent their country again.

Targets for getting young people into university should be scrapped, say graduate recruiters. What do you think?

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Police will start DNA swabbing sessions later to attempt to find the murderer of an elderly woman in Hampshire.

A case of mistaken identity reveals serious concerns over the way the NHS transfers medical records, BBC Scotland can reveal.

Chevron has said it will continue to operate its Pembrokeshire refinery if a buyer for the site is not found.

Former UTV Reporter Fearghal McKinney is expected to announce later that he wants to be the next MP for Fermanagh and South Tyrone.

South Africa's ANC asks Winnie Mandela to clarify a media report in which she apparently fiercely criticised ex-husband Nelson.

The earthquake in Chile may cost the global insurance industry as much as $7bn (£4.7bn), Swiss Re estimates.

The US Vice-President meets the Palestinian leadership, after Israeli plans for more homes in East Jerusalem are announced.

China's exports surged 46% in February, figures show, raising hopes of a strong recovery in global trade.

The EU's foreign policy chief, Lady Ashton, tells MEPs how she will shape Europe's new diplomatic service, as officials vie for influence.

Unidentified gunmen attack the office of a Western aid agency, killing six people and wounding several others, the agency and police say.

Fraudsters are continuing their switch from traditional card fraud to raiding online bank accounts, research suggests.

Thousands of top-earning public sector workers, including judges and NHS managers, will have their pay frozen next year.

Doctors' leaders urge ministers to halt the development of a medical records database for patients in England.

Rules to improve child protection after the Baby P case may leave children more vulnerable to harm, council leaders warn.

Deforestation has revealed what could be a giant impact crater in Central Africa, according to Italian scientists.

Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland enters the UK and Ireland box office at number one, with record opening takings for a 3D movie.

Hard drives are about to undergo one of the biggest format shifts in 30 years but it could cause problems for Windows XP users.