Michael White at the Conservative conference in Manchester is joined by Nicholas Watt, Julian Glover and Daniel Finkelstein to preview David Cameron's keynote speech. Shadow schools secretary Michael Gove tells Polly Curtis he's looking forward to constructive talks with the unions if his party is elected next year.
Italy's constitutional court has thrown out a law granting Silvio Berlusconi immunity from prosecution while he remains prime minister. John Hooper reports from Rome.
Head of business Dan Roberts looks at the problems facing the Royal Mail, which has lost one of its major contracts, as the Communication Workers Union announces the results of a national strike ballot.
The Guardian's society, health and education policy editor Patrick Butler explains why Sharon Shoesmith is claiming compensation for her dismissal as head of children's services at Haringey council over the Baby P case.
Cyclist Sir Chris Hoy tells the Guardian's chief sports writer Richard Williams why his recent injury may have been a blessing in disguise.
