In a study for the Guardian, the independent Institute for Fiscal Studies
has assessed the public finances and the likelihood of spending cuts over
the next few years. Nicholas Watt, our chief political correspondent, says it's a bleak picture.
David Batty tests a new Department of Health website and phone line for people worried they might have swine flu.
Home affairs editor, Alan Travis, looks at new British Crime Survey statistics on drug use, which shows more young people are taking Class A drugs such as ecstasy and cocaine.
One of Europe's most popular folk songs is Der Kufsteinlied – a yodelling
ditty that's a staple of German TV and beer-hall gatherings. It's been the
subject of a court battle over royalties, as Kate Connolly reports from Berlin.
The National Trust is enlisting the help of surfers to help look after
Britain's coastline. Steven Morris reports from north Cornwall.
