MPs are being barred from taking part in the probe into parliamentary expenses. Traditionally, the Committee on Standards in Public Life has included sitting MPs. Political reporter Andrew Sparrow looks at the latest developments in the expenses row.
Gordon Brown and Bank of England governor Mervyn King get together today. They'll be looking at the way ahead for Britain following the G20 summit. Head of business Dan Roberts says given King's recent comments on public spending, it could be an interesting meeting.
Asia correspondent Tania Branigan looks at the controversy surrounding North Korea's missile launch. There's been an emergency meeting of the UN security council in New York to discuss the issue. The launch happened as President Obama was outlining his vision of a nuclear free world.
Silvio Berlusconi is threatening 'direct and tough' reprisals against the Italian media. He doesn't like the way they're reported on his various 'gaffes' throughout the past week. Berlusconi controls much of the country's press, and Rome correspondent John Hooper says his threats could have a direct effect on what gets reported in future.
Sainsbury's is launching a campaign to boost sales of the unfashionable fish Pollack. Consumer affairs editor Rebecca Smithers looks at the rebranding exercise and assesses its chances of success.
