Thousands of parents, pupils and teachers joined construction workers, local councilors and MPs at a Save our Schools rally today in Westminster. Shadow education secretary Ed Balls and TUC general secretary Brendan Barber were among the speakers.
David Cameron relaunched his "big society" agenda today in Liverpool, one of four pilot areas to receive special help to people setting up community projects. As chief political correspondent Nicholas Watt explains, the prime minister's put flesh on the bones of his idea since the general election campaign.
Jerusalem correspondent Harriet Sherwood joins former EU commissioner Chris Patten on a visit to Gaza City.
Dublin reporter Lisa O'Carroll describes the effects of public spending cuts in Ireland. Head of business Dan Roberts assesses the likely impact of today's downgrading of Ireland's credit rating.
Steven Morris meets veterans of the operation to salvage Brunel's steamship the SS Great Britain, reunited to celebrate the national treasure's return to Bristol 40 years ago.
