Economics editor Larry Elliott explains why the world's leading central banks acted together to inject £50bn into the money markets. The unprecedented action is aimed at easing problems caused by the global credit squeeze.
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Julian Glover, the Guardian's chief leader writer, explains why Gordon Brown has offended the UK's European partners by arriving late to sign the EU treaty in Lisbon.
Home affairs editor Alan Travis explains why police are being balloted on whether to ask for the right to take industrial action. The Police Federation has called on Jacqui Smith to quit as home secretary.
New research by education charity the Sutton Trust shows how social class affects academic success. Lee Elliott Major, the trust's research director, says the study shows that social mobility is at a standstill.
Randeep Ramesh reports from New Delhi on the changing relationship between men and women in India, where a burgeoning men's movement is hitting back against rise of feminism.
Writer and broadcaster Charlie Gillett lauds the achievements of rock'n'roll pioneer Ike Turner, who has died aged 76.
Football Weekly presenter James Richardson tells me Fabio Capello has an impressive record as coach and could be a great England manager.
And Allegra Stratton reviews today's papers.
