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Friday 27th January 2012
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One in three adults now plan to spend less in 2012, a rise from October when 19% said they would cut back. About a quarter of those surveyed said they expected their finances to get worse this year and one in five said they could not afford a holiday this year. Resolution Foundation




BBC World News

Parties clash over RBS boss bonus

Ministers and Labour clash over who is responsible for RBS chief executive Stephen Hester's contract, amid anger about a £963,000 share bonus offer.

UN in closed-door talks on Syria

The UN Security Council is meeting to consider a possible resolution against Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, amid an upsurge in violence.

Right-to-die case wins first step

A man who is almost completely paralysed has won the first step in his legal bid to pursue his right-to-die.

'Horrific' cruelty farmer jailed

A Nottingham farmer is jailed for a year after "horrific" scenes of animal cruelty were uncovered by inspectors on his property.

Olympic ceremony 'Wonder' theme

Danny Boyle reveals the London 2012 Olympics opening ceremony will be called Isles of Wonder, in an announcement six months ahead of the Games.

UK soldier killed in Afghanistan

A British soldier has been shot dead while on patrol in the Helmand province of Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence announces.

Spain jobless passes five million

Spain's unemployment figure rose above the five million mark in the last quarter of 2011, official figures show.

Live BBC Sports Front Page

Live - FA Cup fourth round

Watford face Tottenham and Everton host Fulham in Friday's FA Cup fourth-round matches.

Gap closing on top three - Murray

Andy Murray believes he is closing the gap on the world's best players despite losing an epic five-set Australian Open semi-final to Novak Djokovic.

'Bullet' sent to QPR in the post

Police are investigating after a "malicious communication" - reportedly containing a bullet - was sent to Queens Park Rangers' training ground.

Panesar haul puts England on top

Monty Panesar claims three wickets as England take a firm grip on the second Test against Pakistan on day three in Abu Dhabi.

Prop Thomas has heart operation

Wales prop Rhys Thomas undergoes heart surgery after being taken ill during training with the Scarlets.

Managers call for calm at Anfield

The managers of Liverpool and Manchester United urge players and fans to act responsibly during Saturday's FA Cup fourth-round tie.

McIlroy trails after error in Abu Dhabi

Rory McIlroy incurs a two-shot penalty in a bizarre second round at the Abu Dhabi Championship as he falls from joint leader to tied third.