The House of Commons is considering whether to launch an urgent appeal after losing its High Court battle to keep secret details of MPs' expenses.
An inquiry was under way after football fans went on the rampage, marring the Uefa Cup final.
Economic experts are questioning the impact of Chancellor Alistair Darling's surprise announcement of £2.7 billion to compensate people who lost out from the abolition of the 10p income tax rate.
At least 19 British tourists are unaccounted for after the devastating China earthquake, it was announced.