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Gloucester lock Will James is relieved at his return to the Cherry and Whites starting line up after an eight-week injury lay-off.

Tottenham midfielder Luka Modric suffers a partially torn groin muscle that will keep him out of action for up to two weeks.

Chinese companies are told they need permission to fire more than 40 workers, in a sign of worry over rising unemployment.

West Bromwich Albion's James Morrison could be out for up to six weeks with a damaged medial knee ligament.

Real Madrid striker Ruud van Nistelrooy is ruled out for six to nine months after undergoing surgery on a knee injury.

Roberto Landi confirms that Livingston striker Leigh Griffiths will require an operation on a knee injury.

Chelsea defender Ricardo Carvalho could be out for at least three weeks after suffering a thigh injury against Hull.

More details of how 800 of Ford's staff facing temporary lay-offs over the Christmas period, will be affected are released.

Nottingham Forest midfielder Guy Moussi is set for ankle surgery which will keep him out of action for around eight weeks.

The BBC's Prachi Pinglay in Mumbai hears the reaction of airline staff laid off by Jet Airways.

Newcastle striker Mark Viduka faces six months on the sidelines if it is confirmed he needs surgery on his injured Achilles.

Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Denman must defy history if he is to successfully defend his title in 2009 after a long lay-off with an irregular heartbeat.

Oxford United striker Jamie Guy will not face a long injury lay-off after turning his ankle in training.

Leicester Tigers back Johne Murphy is pleased to be playing again after a two month lay-off following an operation on his knee.

Hereford's on-loan defender Robbie Threlfall could be out of action until December after sustaining a suspected broken foot.

Newcastle Falcons lock Geoff Parling faces a three-month lay-off following an operation on the cheekbone damaged in Sunday's 14-9 loss against Sale.

Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien is ruled out for more than five months after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament.

Notts County confirm Adam Tann's injury is not as serious as first feared after he left the pitch on a stretcher at Scunthorpe.

New signing Jeremy de Magalhaes is out for three to six weeks with a groin injury.

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres is expected to be out of action for two to three weeks with a hamstring tear.

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