As Ruth Kelly prepares to be interrogated by MPs in the Commons over how registered sex offenders were allowed to work in schools, we're delving into what the current row says about the impact of the Bichard inquiry in the wake of the Soham murders.
On the international scene, Jack Straw has said it's "highly probable" Iran will be referred to the United Nations Security Council over its nuclear programme as a result of a meeting of European Union foreign ministers later today: we'll have an updated story shortly. Meanwhile disgraced South Korean scientist has apologised for faking research but said it wasn't his fault that data was faked.
Culture Vulture is asking you for your favourite endings in books, while here on News blog we're wondering why celebrities are entering the world of wine by buying up their very own vineyard. The latest convert to viticulture is Madonna, who is apparently launching her own range of wines.
