Welcome to fantasy land
There's a growing trend in light entertainment towards fantasy fiction, on television, in the printed word and even across the internet.
Trouble in Tel Aviv
How the US-Israel relationship has recently turned sour
Murdoch laughs at mere monarchs
The rise and rise of a worldwide 'murdochracy'
'Preventing' the truth about Gaza
A controversial government anti-extremism programme has sparked condemnation from Scottish civil liberties campaigners after it was accused of pushing the government's agenda on the illegal invasion of Gaza by Israel.
Unite aghast over BA volunteer crew ploy
A furious Unite union has demanded that the Transport Secretary step in to ensure passengers won't be put in danger if BA uses volunteers to cover this weekend's cabin crew strike.
Cash 'will fail to solve social care crisis'
Unison has called for more action to cut social workers' heavy workload following the government's pledge to give the profession a £23 million cash injection.
Call to boost care by cutting 30,000 beds
A right-wing think tank has been ridiculed after claiming the NHS could save money and improve patient care by slashing more than 30,000 hospital beds.
38 years and still no justice for Bloody Sunday families
Members of the Bloody Sunday families have arrived in London to highlight their concerns over continued delays in the publication of the Saville inquiry report.
Record number of Brits are economic inactive
Unemployment figures have shown a fall of 32,300 in those claiming jobseeker's allowance.
Unsafe Manchester sites expose Tory plans
Tory plans to privatise construction safety has received renewed criticism from unions after more than a quarter of sites in Manchester were found to be unsafe.
'Tax the rich to combat recession' demands TUC
Union and business leaders have made last-minute presentations to the government prior to next week's Budget, with differing views on how to lead the country out of recession.
Call for US style 'legal highs' ban
Drugs campaigner Maryon Stewart has called for new US-style laws banning so-called "legal highs" for a year while scientists assess the dangers to children and young people.