If a scintilla of disappointment was detectable in Lawrence Summers today as President-elect Barack Obama presented him as the next chief of the National Economic Council, everyone knew why. His big mouth was the reason he didn’t get that other job that used to be his, Treasury Secretary.

If a scintilla of disappointment was detectable in Lawrence Summers today as President-elect Barack Obama presented him as the next chief of the National Economic Council, everyone knew why. His big mouth was the reason he didn’t get that other job that used to be his, Treasury Secretary.

Life is good for Mike Golding, leading the charge for Britain in the Vendée Globe singlehanded round the world race.

Money is to be set aside to refurbish more primary and secondary schools.

The Government today unveiled a £7 billion package aimed at helping smaller firms through the current economic downturn, including access to loans and deferring tax rises.

Alistair Darling today announced an extra £100 million to help tens of thousands of families insulate their homes in a move to cut emissions and reduce energy bills.