News UK- M&S to close stores and cut jobsJanuary 7, 2009Marks and Spencer says it plans to close 25 Simply Food stores and two of its regular stores, and cut 1,230 jobs.
- Warning for drivers after new lowJanuary 7, 2009Motorists are warned to take care after the coldest night so far of Britain's big freeze, with temperatures falling to -12C.
- Pietersen out as England captainJanuary 7, 2009Kevin Pietersen has left his position as England captain and coach Peter Moores will follow, BBC Sport understands.
- Thousands hit by further rail chaosJanuary 7, 2009Thousands of rail passengers face long delays after power lines came down stopping all trains in to and out of London Euston.
- M&S to close stores and cut jobsJanuary 7, 2009
- News Europe
- Dispute hits Europe gas suppliesJanuary 7, 2009Exports of Russian gas to Europe via Ukraine stop altogether with both countries accusing each other of turning off the tap.
- France to announce justice reformJanuary 7, 2009President Sarkozy plans to scrap investigative magistrates, bringing French justice closer to the English-speaking world.
- Europe undermines war on measlesJanuary 6, 2009The UK and several other countries still have high measles rates, dashing hopes of world eradication by 2010.
- Bulgaria urges return to nuclearJanuary 6, 2009Bulgaria's president suggests that a nuclear reactor deemed unsafe by the EU could help cover gas shortages.
- Dispute hits Europe gas suppliesJanuary 7, 2009