The key indicators showing the pressures on the UK economy.

An assembly member warns that 400 suspensions or sackings of staff over the last two years is putting pressure on the NHS.

The BBC's Paul Reynolds says that US-Russia talks on nuclear weapons getting under way in Geneva will eventually indicate what kind of relationship the two countries will have under President Obama.

More than one in eight people fear they could become homeless in the economic downturn, a London charity survey indicates.

The key indicators showing why the squeeze is on UK household budgets.

Joe Calzaghe gives his clearest indication yet that he will quit boxing after extending his unbeaten record to 46 with a points win over Roy Jones Jr.

Injuries in very young children may be indicative of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, UK research suggests.

Republicans lose ground in the race for Congress, projections indicate, with Democrats taking five Senate seats.

In a bitter blow to John McCain, projections indicate the crucial swing state of Pennsylvania has gone to his Democratic rival, Barack Obama.

The UK's manufacturing sector shrunk for a sixth straight month in October but remained above September's low, figures indicate.

The state of the US economy is a major worry for many voters, with polls indicating it has become the decisive issue in the 2008 election.

Nearly a quarter of businesses in London have had difficulty accessing credit as a result of the financial downturn, a survey indicates.

A basic guide to how the economy is measured.

An MP drops his bid to force bars to sell wine in smaller glasses, as he says ministers have indicated they will back the plans.

Trading on major Arab stock markets remains volatile, with many of the indices falling sharply after two days of big gains.

Australia extend their lead to 263 runs over India at the end of day four of the first Test.

Mike Baker considers the latest batches of official guidelines to be sent to England's schools.

Zabeel Investments, a Dubai-based investment company, table an "indicative cash offer" to buy Charlton Athletic.

City centre flats dominate a survey indicating the 10 areas in England and Wales with the biggest falls in property prices.

Details of plans to hold schools to account on a wide range of measures of pupil well-being are published.