Gordon Brown won last night's Commons vote on his anti-terror legislation – but only just. Political commentator Michael White is puzzled as to why the prime minister spent so much political capital on the right to detain terrorism suspects without charge for up to 42 days. Our home affairs editor, Alan Travis, explains what the legislation would mean in practice.
Ireland correspondent Henry McDonald says today's referendum on the European Union's Lisbon treaty could be close, if recent polls are anything to go by.
Steven Morris reports from the Severn estuary, where the government is considering constructing a massive barrage that would generate 5% of the UK's electricity. A report today by conservationists says the £15bn plan is not economically viable.
Wendy Alexander, the Scottish Labour leader, had to row back from her audacious challenge to the SNP on the subject of an independence referendum. She tells Stephen Moss what her position is now.
One of the most popular reality shows ever is The Apprentice, which reached its climax last night when Sir Alan Sugar told Lee McQueen, 30: "You're hired!" Lee explains why he was the best candidate, and what the future holds now he's working for Sir Alan.
Singer Kid Rock tells the Guardian's Hannah Pool why he flies the confederate flag. (Contains explicit language).
