The Bank of England cut interest today rates for the second time in three months - Ashley Seager discusses the implications for the UK's economy.
As the results of the US election's Super Tuesday come in, Guardian America Michael Tomasky's gives us his analysis - including where Barack Obama needs to do more work.
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A study of 5,000 pairs of twins shows that obesity in children is mostly down to nature, not nurture. Study author Susan Carnell explains what it means for parents.
As England beat Switzerland in a friendly match at Wembley, is new manager Fabio Capello's magic already shining through? Kevin McCarra gives us his thoughts.
Our arts correspondent Mark Brown was at Christies last night for a record-breaking sale of Francis Bacon works - find out how much a lucky punter paid for the precious paintings.
And as seminal kids' TV drama Grange Hill is axed by the BBC, Gareth McLean recalls some of the programme's finest moments.
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