As shares in Northern Rock sink lower and lower, it's looking increasingly unlikely that anyone will want to buy the bank. The Liberal Democrats' Treasury spokesman and acting leader, Vince Cable, tells me why nationalising Northern Rock would now be the least worst option for the government.
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Europe editor Ian Traynor outlines the dispute over Kosovo, the UN and Nato-protected province of Serbia, which threatens to declare independence. That raises the spectre of another war in Europe's back yard.
Angelique Chrisafis reports from Paris on a wave of industrial action in France, where teachers, civil servants, transport workers, postal staff and even weather forecasters are on strike against President Nicolas Sarkozy's economic reforms.
Environment editor John Vidal assesses Gordon Brown's first major speech on climate change. The PM says he'll rid Britain of plastic bags - but can he raise to the challenge of fighting global warming?
Steven Morris reports from Paignton, where Britain's oldest newlyweds - James Mason, 93, and his bride Peggy, 84 - tied the knot yesterday.
Champion jockey Seb Sanders talks to the Guardian's Donald McRae.
And Matt Weaver reviews the papers, with a perceptive analysis from Jemima Khan.
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