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Live - Euro 2012 qualifiers: England take on Switzerland and Scotland host Liechtenstein as qualifying for Euro 2012 continues on a busy night of international football.
England cruise to T20 series win: England record their seventh successive victory in Twenty20 internationals and a 2-0 series win over Pakistan with a six-wicket victory in Cardiff.
Live - US Open day nine: Venus Williams and Kim Clijsters are in US Open quarter-final action, while Rafael Nadal also plays on day nine at Flushing Meadows.
Woods named in US Ryder Cup team: Tiger Woods is selected in the United States Ryder Cup team for Celtic Manor, as one of four wildcards along with Stewart Cink, Zach Johnson and Rickie Fowler.
Arsenal suffer Van Persie setback: Arsenal striker Robin van Persie will be sidelined with an ankle injury until at least mid-October.
Wednesday ward off administration: Sheffield Wednesday are saved from administration after reaching an agreement with their bank over an unpaid tax bill, BBC Radio Sheffield understands.
England U21 3-0 Lithuania U21: England Under-21s qualify for the 2011 European Championship play-offs after they beat a stubborn Lithuania.
Scotland U21 2-1 Austria U21: Chris Maguire's superb late strike sends Scotland into the European Championship play-offs with a win over Austria.
Harrison to take on champion Haye: David Haye will make the second defence of his WBA heavyweight title against fellow Brit and Olympic gold medallist Audley Harrison.
Gale stars as Notts self-destruct: Andrew Gale scores a century as Yorkshire dominate day one of the Championship match with Notts to throw the title-race wide open.
Pietersen fails but Surrey on top: Kevin Pietersen is out for a second-ball duck before captain Rory Hamilton-Brown rescues Surrey against promotion-chasing Glamorgan.
Daley 'to dive in Commonwealths': World champion Tom Daley still aims to compete at October's Commonwealth games despite pulling out of the 10m platform competition at the World Youth Championships.
Commonwealth venues declared fit: All of the venues to be used at this year's Commonwealth Games in Delhi are passed as fit for use.
Schleck ousted from Tour of Spain: Two-time Tour de France runner-up Andy Schleck is sent home from the Tour of Spain for breaking team rules.
Ferrari to learn team orders fate: Ferrari will find out at a Formula 1 disciplinary hearing in Paris on Wednesday whether they will be punished further for using banned team orders.

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Henson targeting World Cup place: Gavin Henson says he wants to win back a place in the Wales team in time for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
Chuter warns against complacency: Leicester Tigers hooker George Chuter warns his side against complacency when they host Exeter Chiefs on Saturday.
Sarries can bounce back - Wyles: Saracens full-back Chris Wyles says his side will bounce back from their over-confident display in their defeat by London Irish.
Canada flanker signs for Glasgow: Glasgow Warriors sign Canada international Chauncey O'Toole on a short-term contract after impressing during a brief trial in pre-season.
Best and Ferris rested by Ulster: Rory Best and Stephen Ferris are left out of Ulster's squad for Saturday's Magners League match against Aironi.
Blues' Halfpenny still sidelined: Team news and preview ahead of Saturday's Magners League match at Dublin's RDS Showground.
Johnson hails 'diverse' Magners: Ospreys boss Scott Johnson says the revamped Magners League "cosmopolitan" with a "completely different philosophy" to its rivals.
NZ edge England to win World Cup: New Zealand's women break English hearts as they retain their World Cup crown in a nail-biting and hard-fought contest at The Stoop.
Gatland to decide on Wales future: Wales coach Warren Gatland says he will know his plans beyond the World Cup "over the next month".
Bath sign French winger Boussuge: Bath sign France sevens and former Under-21 winger Jacques Boussuge on a one-year deal from Montpellier.
Saints beat champions Leicester: Prop Soana Tonga'uiha scores twice as Northampton begin their Premiership campaign with a 27-19 victory over reigning champions Leicester.
Leeds 16-32 Bath: Sam Vesty scores 17 points as Bath open their Premiership campaign with a bonus-point victory at Leeds.
Wales Women 29-17 South Africa: Wales Women end the World Cup in ninth position with a comfortable revenge win over South Africa at Surrey Sports Park.
Exeter beat Gloucester on debut: Fly-half Gareth Steenson stars as Exeter claim a memorable win 22-10 over Gloucester on their Premiership debut.
Treviso stun Scarlets in Italy: Italian side Benetton Treviso announce their arrival in the Magners League with a stunning home victory over the Scarlets.

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Live - Euro 2012 qualifiers: England take on Switzerland and Scotland host Liechtenstein as qualifying for Euro 2012 continues on a busy night of international football.
England U21s secure play-off berth: England Under-21s qualify for the 2011 European Championship play-offs after they beat a stubborn Lithuania.
Scotland U21s into Euro play-offs: Chris Maguire's superb late strike sends Scotland into the European Championship play-offs with a win over Austria.
Live international football scores: England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales are among those in qualifying action on Tuesday.
Arsenal suffer Van Persie setback: Arsenal striker Robin van Persie will be sidelined with an ankle injury until at least mid-October.
Wednesday ward off administration: Sheffield Wednesday are saved from administration after reaching an agreement with their bank over an unpaid tax bill, BBC Radio Sheffield understands.
Injured Kuyt out for four weeks: Liverpool striker Dirk Kuyt will be out for four weeks after injuring his shoulder while on international duty with the Netherlands.
Wales Under-21s out of play-offs: Wales miss out on a Uefa Under-21 Championship play-off spot as they succumb to Italy in Pescara.
Germany U21 3-0 N Ireland U21: Northern Ireland complete their European Under-21 Championship qualifying game with a disappointing defeat in Germany.
Houllier poised to take Villa job: Former Liverpool and Lyon boss Gerard Houllier is set to be appointed as Aston Villa's new manager on Wednesday, BBC Sport understands.
Hartson interested in Wales job: Ex-Wales striker John Hartson will be interested in the Wales job if boss John Toshack quits.
Terry and Lampard close to return: Chelsea duo John Terry and Frank Lampard could both return from injury for Saturday's match at West Ham.
Etuhu pens new deal with Fulham: Dickson Etuhu signs a three-year contract extension at Premier League Fulham.
Scots and Celtic to honour Stein: Scotland and Celtic will this week each hold a minute's applause ahead of their matches to mark the 25th anniversary of Jock Stein's death.
Sidwell on brink of Villa return: Aston Villa midfielder Steve Sidwell plays 90 minutes for the reserves after a month out with an Achilles injury.

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TalkTalk rapped for malware trial: The UK's Information Commissioner has reprimanded ISP TalkTalk over recent unpublicised trials of its anti-malware system.
PS3 update blocks hardware hack: Sony has released a "minor" update for its PlayStation 3 that closes a loophole that allowed users to run pirated software.
HP sues Hurd over new Oracle job: Hewlett Packard files a lawsuit against its former head Mark Hurd to try and stop him joining database software maker Oracle.
UK mobile firms to merge networks: Customers of Orange and T-Mobile will soon be able to hop between the two mobile networks as the firms merge their infrastructure.
Pirate gamers face more sanctions: The developers behind the hotly anticipated Halo: Reach have taken another step aimed at cracking down on pirates.
US firm buys Realtime Worlds game: Part of collapsed computer games firm Realtime Worlds has been bought by an anonymous American company, administrators confirm.
Buzz lawsuit to cost Google $8.5m: Google proposes settling a lawsuit over its Buzz social network, whilst regulators launch a review of the firm's US search practices.
PS3 hack escapes court challenge: Sony has won a permanent ban in Australia of a hack for its PS3, but the code behind it has been released for free on the web.
Craigslist ends adult service ads: Online marketplace Craigslist closes its US adult services listing following pressure from attorneys general and advocacy groups.
Memristor revolution backed by HP: A potentially revolutionary circuit component, once a laboratory curiosity, is to be mass-produced for the first time.
Tiny solar cells fix themselves: A mix of chemicals borrowed from plants with tiny tubes of carbon can spontaneously create tiny, self-repairing solar cells.
Gamers' 13-year wait for Duke Nukem Forever nearly ends: Almost 13 years after it was first announced, video game Duke Nukem Forever has finally been given a release date by its new owners.
Clicking the blue 'e': Bill Thompson on Microsoft's game-changing browser
Paint prose: The source code MacPaint is released but who can read it?
Nothing said online is really private: Nothing said online is really private, says Bill Thompson
How to work anywhere in the world: How technology allows digital nomads to leave the office behind to work around the world.
Virtual reality asks tough questions: Virtual reality is allowing scientists to ask difficult questions about human behaviour.
Online gaming takes it to the next level: Faster broadband networks could spell the end of the games console, experts say.
The rise of the 'mummy bloggers': Parents blogging about their children have become a global force in marketing.
Girl gamers still being left out: The portrayal of women in the game's industry is still lacklustre according to experts and insiders
Hi-tech help for disaster zones: How technology has ushered in a new era for aid work in disaster zones
Remote control: How groups of the technically inclined are providing aid at times of crisis via the power of the web.
Hacker spaces gather pace globally: Community labs are springing up for people who want to hack and test new ideas.
View from the end of the world: Photographers and film-makers capture their 3-D views of the corners of virtual worlds
BBC Micro gets a new lease of life: How the classic PC is helping train a new generation of students in the art of programming.
On a mission with the rocket men: In our series about makers and hackers, we look at the world of amateur rocket-makers.
Resurrecting Victorian technology: The release of an album on wax cylinder inspired us to try to make a phonograph to play it.
Manx on the moon?: Astronomer Dr David Whitehouse and Tim Craine discuss why the Isle of Man is interested in space exploration.
India cashes in on smartphone apps: As smart phones become more popular across India, the demand for apps is growing.
Making music from children's old toys: The Modified Toy Orchestra is a band made up of five musicians - and 48 tweaked toy instruments.
What does the future hold for television?: Rory Cellan-Jones tries out 3D video equipment and looks at the latest ultra thin and bright OLED TVs.
Data dilema: Privacy or personalisation?: Ian Hardy discovers how top researchers and companies are using today's devices and data to make the world a more interesting place
Tablet PCs take on the iPad: Samsung's Galaxy Tab and Toshiba's Folio 100 are among rivals unveiled at the Berlin gadget exhibition.
Phone app to monitor heartbeat: More than three million doctors have downloaded a phone application to monitor heartbeats through a phone.
Portable video 'is the future': Toshiba’s UK business manager says its Foilo 100 tablet PC complements trends in media usage.
Hacking handsets: How do you go about getting at data on a mobile?
Brilliant ideas: The secrets behind some of the UK’s newest inventions
Power play: Turning 16 games consoles into a number-crunching supercomputer

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Business

Diamond to be new Barclays chief: Bob Diamond is to become chief executive of Barclays, while HSBC chairman Stephen Green steps down to become a government trade minister.
House group nears administration: Nearly 10,000 jobs are at risk as the property and environmental services giant Connaught faces collapse.
EU's Barroso laments jobs crisis: The European Commission President, Jose Manuel Barroso, highlights unemployment as a major challenge, in his first "state of the union" speech.
Tax error letters start to arrive: UK tax authorities are bracing themselves for a deluge of complaints and enquiries after sending out fresh tax calculations.
Most believe 'retirement is over': Seven out of 10 people believe retirement as we know it will not be possible in the future, a BBC Newsnight poll finds.
HP sues Hurd over new Oracle job: Hewlett Packard files a lawsuit against its former head Mark Hurd to try and stop him joining database software maker Oracle.
Concern over new business groups: The government receives 56 requests to set up local business groups - amid concerns some could be too small and lack clout.
Obama to back company tax breaks: President Obama is to call for company tax breaks in his bid to regain the initiative as mid-term elections loom.
EU agrees new financial framework: European finance ministers agree a new framework for financial supervision, designed to help prevent future financial crises.
Mozambique bread price climbdown: Mozambique says it will reverse the increase in the price of bread that sparked deadly riots last week.
Ocado sees 30% rise in food sales: Online grocery retailer Ocado sees sales rose nearly 30% in the last quarter, but fails to prevent further share price falls.
Pension rallies hit French cities: More than one million protesters join rallies across France and a national strike causes major disruption, amid rising anger over pension reforms.
Kabul Bank investors' cash frozen: Afghanistan's central bank follows its promise to back Kabul Bank by freezing the assets of leading investors.
Scam fear over electricity credit: Criminals have managed to clone prepayment meter keys in order to make money by offering discounted credit to customers.
Key Asian interest rates on hold: The cost of borrowing in Australia stays at 4.5% and Japan at near zero amid continuing global economic uncertainty.
Strike severely disrupts Tube: Some services resume on the London Underground following severe disruption on the first morning of a series of 24-hour strikes.
Workplace accidents 'unreported': Union leaders claim some workplace accidents go unreported with 1.2 million people suffering from work-related illnesses.
Demand for Equitable Life payout: Pensioners hit by the Equitable Life scandal are making a final attempt to persuade the government to pay them full compensation.
Tax holiday for UK firms kicks in: A scheme offering up to 400,000 new firms a chance to trim their tax bill has come into effect.
UK slipping down graduate league: The UK is slipping behind international rivals in university places, according to figures from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
School clothes boost retail sales: Retail sales rose in August, partly thanks to strong sales of children's clothing ahead of the new school year, figures suggest.
Obama unveils $50bn building plan: President Barack Obama announces a $50bn infrastructure plan as part of efforts to jump-start the faltering US economy.
Banknote staff falsified records: The world's biggest bank note printer warns of a heavy profits blow after internal investigations found some staff had falsified documents.
US firm buys Realtime Worlds game: Part of collapsed computer games firm Realtime Worlds has been bought by an anonymous American company, administrators confirm.
Union warns BA of fresh strikes: Union leaders warn BA faces fresh strike action by cabin crew unless a settlement is reached to end the long-running dispute.
Rovers takeover man left UK debts: The Indian businessman hoping to buy Blackburn Rovers, Ahsan Ali Syed, left a trail of debt from his time in the UK, 5 live Investigates reveals.
Delhi loses patience with Commonwealth Games: The Commonwealth Games were meant to showcase Delhi, but the Indian capital is struggling to be ready on time amid accusations of poor planning, reports the BBC's Geeta Pandey.
Hawk-Eye firm lined up for sale: The British company behind the Hawk-Eye ball-tracking technology used in tennis and cricket is to be put up for sale.
Connaught workers on the future: Pete Key and Marc Woodcock work for Connaught on a Hull City Council contract, carrying out conversions for tenants with disabilities.
Retail: "Good news for savvy shoppers": High street sales have picked up slightly driven by sales of computers and school uniforms ready for the new academic year.
Tube strike brings major delays: Millions of Londoners have been attempting to travel home amid a major Tube strike affecting nearly all its lines.
What to do if you get a tax letter: Nearly six million people who have paid the wrong amount of income tax will start to receive letters from the tax office on Tuesday, letting them know about the errors.
Robert Peston on new Barclays chief: One of the world's best-paid bankers, Bob Diamond, is to become the chief executive of Barclays.
Housing group 'near administration': The property services group, Connaught is on the brink of administration and 10,000 jobs are at stake.
Singapore's PM courts China trade: Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong is in China on a six day visit.
India cashes in on smartphone apps: As smart phones become more popular across India, the demand for apps is growing.
Past is the future: Lacemaking factory goes back to traditional methods to survive

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The latest sport news from BBC Sport Top Sport Live - Euro 2012 qualifiers England take on Switzerland and Scotland host Liechtenstein as qualifying for Euro 2012 continues on a busy night of international football. England cruise to T20 series win England record their seventh successive victory in Twenty20 internationals and a 2-0 series win over Pakistan with a six-wicket victory in Cardiff. Live - US Open day nine Venus Williams and Kim Clijsters are in US Open quarter-final action, while Rafael Nadal also plays on day nine at Flushing Meadows. Woods named in US Ryder Cup team Tiger Woods is selected in the United States Ryder Cup team for Celtic Manor, as one of four wildcards along with Stewart Cink, Zach Johnson and Rickie Fowler. Arsenal suffer Van Persie setback Arsenal striker Robin van Persie will be sidelined with an ankle injury until at least mid-October. Wednesday ward off administration Sheffield Wednesday are saved from administration after reaching an agreement with their bank over an unpaid tax bill, BBC Radio Sheffield understands. England U21 3-0 Lithuania U21 England Under-21s qualify for the 2011 European Championship play-offs after they beat a stubborn Lithuania. Scotland U21 2-1 Austria U21 Chris Maguire's superb late strike sends Scotland into the European Championship play-offs with a win over Austria. Harrison to take on champion Haye David Haye will make the second defence of his WBA heavyweight title against fellow Brit and Olympic gold medallist Audley Harrison. Gale stars as Notts self-destruct Andrew Gale scores a century as Yorkshire dominate day one of the Championship match with Notts to throw the title-race wide open. Pietersen fails but Surrey on top Kevin Pietersen is out for a second-ball duck before captain Rory Hamilton-Brown rescues Surrey against promotion-chasing Glamorgan. Daley 'to dive in Commonwealths' World champion Tom Daley still aims to compete at October's Commonwealth games despite pulling out of the 10m platform competition at the World Youth Championships. Commonwealth venues declared fit All of the venues to be used at this year's Commonwealth Games in Delhi are passed as fit for use. Schleck ousted from Tour of Spain Two-time Tour de France runner-up Andy Schleck is sent home from the Tour of Spain for breaking team rules. Ferrari to learn team orders fate Ferrari will find out at a Formula 1 disciplinary hearing in Paris on Wednesday whether they will be punished further for using banned team orders.
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The latest sport news from BBC Sport Rugby Union Henson targeting World Cup place Gavin Henson says he wants to win back a place in the Wales team in time for the 2011 Rugby World Cup. Chuter warns against complacency Leicester Tigers hooker George Chuter warns his side against complacency when they host Exeter Chiefs on Saturday. Sarries can bounce back - Wyles Saracens full-back Chris Wyles says his side will bounce back from their over-confident display in their defeat by London Irish. Canada flanker signs for Glasgow Glasgow Warriors sign Canada international Chauncey O'Toole on a short-term contract after impressing during a brief trial in pre-season. Best and Ferris rested by Ulster Rory Best and Stephen Ferris are left out of Ulster's squad for Saturday's Magners League match against Aironi. Blues' Halfpenny still sidelined Team news and preview ahead of Saturday's Magners League match at Dublin's RDS Showground. Johnson hails 'diverse' Magners Ospreys boss Scott Johnson says the revamped Magners League "cosmopolitan" with a "completely different philosophy" to its rivals. NZ edge England to win World Cup New Zealand's women break English hearts as they retain their World Cup crown in a nail-biting and hard-fought contest at The Stoop. Gatland to decide on Wales future Wales coach Warren Gatland says he will know his plans beyond the World Cup "over the next month". Bath sign French winger Boussuge Bath sign France sevens and former Under-21 winger Jacques Boussuge on a one-year deal from Montpellier. Saints beat champions Leicester Prop Soana Tonga'uiha scores twice as Northampton begin their Premiership campaign with a 27-19 victory over reigning champions Leicester. Leeds 16-32 Bath Sam Vesty scores 17 points as Bath open their Premiership campaign with a bonus-point victory at Leeds. Wales Women 29-17 South Africa Wales Women end the World Cup in ninth position with a comfortable revenge win over South Africa at Surrey Sports Park. Exeter beat Gloucester on debut Fly-half Gareth Steenson stars as Exeter claim a memorable win 22-10 over Gloucester on their Premiership debut. Treviso stun Scarlets in Italy Italian side Benetton Treviso announce their arrival in the Magners League with a stunning home victory over the Scarlets.	The latest sport news from BBC Sport Football Live - Euro 2012 qualifiers England take on Switzerland and Scotland host Liechtenstein as qualifying for Euro 2012 continues on a busy night of international football. England U21s secure play-off berth England Under-21s qualify for the 2011 European Championship play-offs after they beat a stubborn Lithuania. Scotland U21s into Euro play-offs Chris Maguire's superb late strike sends Scotland into the European Championship play-offs with a win over Austria. Live international football scores England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales are among those in qualifying action on Tuesday. Arsenal suffer Van Persie setback Arsenal striker Robin van Persie will be sidelined with an ankle injury until at least mid-October. Wednesday ward off administration Sheffield Wednesday are saved from administration after reaching an agreement with their bank over an unpaid tax bill, BBC Radio Sheffield understands. Injured Kuyt out for four weeks Liverpool striker Dirk Kuyt will be out for four weeks after injuring his shoulder while on international duty with the Netherlands. Wales Under-21s out of play-offs Wales miss out on a Uefa Under-21 Championship play-off spot as they succumb to Italy in Pescara. Germany U21 3-0 N Ireland U21 Northern Ireland complete their European Under-21 Championship qualifying game with a disappointing defeat in Germany. Houllier poised to take Villa job Former Liverpool and Lyon boss Gerard Houllier is set to be appointed as Aston Villa's new manager on Wednesday, BBC Sport understands. Hartson interested in Wales job Ex-Wales striker John Hartson will be interested in the Wales job if boss John Toshack quits. Terry and Lampard close to return Chelsea duo John Terry and Frank Lampard could both return from injury for Saturday's match at West Ham. Etuhu pens new deal with Fulham Dickson Etuhu signs a three-year contract extension at Premier League Fulham. Scots and Celtic to honour Stein Scotland and Celtic will this week each hold a minute's applause ahead of their matches to mark the 25th anniversary of Jock Stein's death. Sidwell on brink of Villa return Aston Villa midfielder Steve Sidwell plays 90 minutes for the reserves after a month out with an Achilles injury.
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The latest technology news from the BBC Technology TalkTalk rapped for malware trial The UK's Information Commissioner has reprimanded ISP TalkTalk over recent unpublicised trials of its anti-malware system. PS3 update blocks hardware hack Sony has released a "minor" update for its PlayStation 3 that closes a loophole that allowed users to run pirated software. HP sues Hurd over new Oracle job Hewlett Packard files a lawsuit against its former head Mark Hurd to try and stop him joining database software maker Oracle. UK mobile firms to merge networks Customers of Orange and T-Mobile will soon be able to hop between the two mobile networks as the firms merge their infrastructure. Pirate gamers face more sanctions The developers behind the hotly anticipated Halo: Reach have taken another step aimed at cracking down on pirates. US firm buys Realtime Worlds game Part of collapsed computer games firm Realtime Worlds has been bought by an anonymous American company, administrators confirm. Buzz lawsuit to cost Google $8.5m Google proposes settling a lawsuit over its Buzz social network, whilst regulators launch a review of the firm's US search practices. PS3 hack escapes court challenge Sony has won a permanent ban in Australia of a hack for its PS3, but the code behind it has been released for free on the web. Craigslist ends adult service ads Online marketplace Craigslist closes its US adult services listing following pressure from attorneys general and advocacy groups. Memristor revolution backed by HP A potentially revolutionary circuit component, once a laboratory curiosity, is to be mass-produced for the first time. Tiny solar cells fix themselves A mix of chemicals borrowed from plants with tiny tubes of carbon can spontaneously create tiny, self-repairing solar cells. Gamers' 13-year wait for Duke Nukem Forever nearly ends Almost 13 years after it was first announced, video game Duke Nukem Forever has finally been given a release date by its new owners. Clicking the blue 'e' Bill Thompson on Microsoft's game-changing browser Paint prose The source code MacPaint is released but who can read it? Nothing said online is really private Nothing said online is really private, says Bill Thompson How to work anywhere in the world How technology allows digital nomads to leave the office behind to work around the world. Virtual reality asks tough questions Virtual reality is allowing scientists to ask difficult questions about human behaviour. Online gaming takes it to the next level Faster broadband networks could spell the end of the games console, experts say. The rise of the 'mummy bloggers' Parents blogging about their children have become a global force in marketing. Girl gamers still being left out The portrayal of women in the game's industry is still lacklustre according to experts and insiders Hi-tech help for disaster zones How technology has ushered in a new era for aid work in disaster zones Remote control How groups of the technically inclined are providing aid at times of crisis via the power of the web. Hacker spaces gather pace globally Community labs are springing up for people who want to hack and test new ideas. View from the end of the world Photographers and film-makers capture their 3-D views of the corners of virtual worlds BBC Micro gets a new lease of life How the classic PC is helping train a new generation of students in the art of programming. On a mission with the rocket men In our series about makers and hackers, we look at the world of amateur rocket-makers. Resurrecting Victorian technology The release of an album on wax cylinder inspired us to try to make a phonograph to play it. Manx on the moon? Astronomer Dr David Whitehouse and Tim Craine discuss why the Isle of Man is interested in space exploration. India cashes in on smartphone apps As smart phones become more popular across India, the demand for apps is growing. Making music from children's old toys The Modified Toy Orchestra is a band made up of five musicians - and 48 tweaked toy instruments. What does the future hold for television? Rory Cellan-Jones tries out 3D video equipment and looks at the latest ultra thin and bright OLED TVs. Data dilema: Privacy or personalisation? Ian Hardy discovers how top researchers and companies are using today's devices and data to make the world a more interesting place Tablet PCs take on the iPad Samsung's Galaxy Tab and Toshiba's Folio 100 are among rivals unveiled at the Berlin gadget exhibition. Phone app to monitor heartbeat More than three million doctors have downloaded a phone application to monitor heartbeats through a phone. Portable video 'is the future' Toshiba’s UK business manager says its Foilo 100 tablet PC complements trends in media usage. Hacking handsets How do you go about getting at data on a mobile? Brilliant ideas The secrets behind some of the UK’s newest inventions Power play Turning 16 games consoles into a number-crunching supercomputer	The latest business news from the BBC Business Diamond to be new Barclays chief Bob Diamond is to become chief executive of Barclays, while HSBC chairman Stephen Green steps down to become a government trade minister. House group nears administration Nearly 10,000 jobs are at risk as the property and environmental services giant Connaught faces collapse. EU's Barroso laments jobs crisis The European Commission President, Jose Manuel Barroso, highlights unemployment as a major challenge, in his first "state of the union" speech. Tax error letters start to arrive UK tax authorities are bracing themselves for a deluge of complaints and enquiries after sending out fresh tax calculations. Most believe 'retirement is over' Seven out of 10 people believe retirement as we know it will not be possible in the future, a BBC Newsnight poll finds. HP sues Hurd over new Oracle job Hewlett Packard files a lawsuit against its former head Mark Hurd to try and stop him joining database software maker Oracle. Concern over new business groups The government receives 56 requests to set up local business groups - amid concerns some could be too small and lack clout. Obama to back company tax breaks President Obama is to call for company tax breaks in his bid to regain the initiative as mid-term elections loom. EU agrees new financial framework European finance ministers agree a new framework for financial supervision, designed to help prevent future financial crises. Mozambique bread price climbdown Mozambique says it will reverse the increase in the price of bread that sparked deadly riots last week. Ocado sees 30% rise in food sales Online grocery retailer Ocado sees sales rose nearly 30% in the last quarter, but fails to prevent further share price falls. Pension rallies hit French cities More than one million protesters join rallies across France and a national strike causes major disruption, amid rising anger over pension reforms. Kabul Bank investors' cash frozen Afghanistan's central bank follows its promise to back Kabul Bank by freezing the assets of leading investors. Scam fear over electricity credit Criminals have managed to clone prepayment meter keys in order to make money by offering discounted credit to customers. Key Asian interest rates on hold The cost of borrowing in Australia stays at 4.5% and Japan at near zero amid continuing global economic uncertainty. Strike severely disrupts Tube Some services resume on the London Underground following severe disruption on the first morning of a series of 24-hour strikes. Workplace accidents 'unreported' Union leaders claim some workplace accidents go unreported with 1.2 million people suffering from work-related illnesses. Demand for Equitable Life payout Pensioners hit by the Equitable Life scandal are making a final attempt to persuade the government to pay them full compensation. Tax holiday for UK firms kicks in A scheme offering up to 400,000 new firms a chance to trim their tax bill has come into effect. UK slipping down graduate league The UK is slipping behind international rivals in university places, according to figures from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. School clothes boost retail sales Retail sales rose in August, partly thanks to strong sales of children's clothing ahead of the new school year, figures suggest. Obama unveils $50bn building plan President Barack Obama announces a $50bn infrastructure plan as part of efforts to jump-start the faltering US economy. Banknote staff falsified records The world's biggest bank note printer warns of a heavy profits blow after internal investigations found some staff had falsified documents. US firm buys Realtime Worlds game Part of collapsed computer games firm Realtime Worlds has been bought by an anonymous American company, administrators confirm. Union warns BA of fresh strikes Union leaders warn BA faces fresh strike action by cabin crew unless a settlement is reached to end the long-running dispute. Rovers takeover man left UK debts The Indian businessman hoping to buy Blackburn Rovers, Ahsan Ali Syed, left a trail of debt from his time in the UK, 5 live Investigates reveals. Delhi loses patience with Commonwealth Games The Commonwealth Games were meant to showcase Delhi, but the Indian capital is struggling to be ready on time amid accusations of poor planning, reports the BBC's Geeta Pandey. Hawk-Eye firm lined up for sale The British company behind the Hawk-Eye ball-tracking technology used in tennis and cricket is to be put up for sale. Connaught workers on the future Pete Key and Marc Woodcock work for Connaught on a Hull City Council contract, carrying out conversions for tenants with disabilities. Retail: "Good news for savvy shoppers" High street sales have picked up slightly driven by sales of computers and school uniforms ready for the new academic year. Tube strike brings major delays Millions of Londoners have been attempting to travel home amid a major Tube strike affecting nearly all its lines. What to do if you get a tax letter Nearly six million people who have paid the wrong amount of income tax will start to receive letters from the tax office on Tuesday, letting them know about the errors. Robert Peston on new Barclays chief One of the world's best-paid bankers, Bob Diamond, is to become the chief executive of Barclays. Housing group 'near administration' The property services group, Connaught is on the brink of administration and 10,000 jobs are at stake. Singapore's PM courts China trade Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong is in China on a six day visit. India cashes in on smartphone apps As smart phones become more popular across India, the demand for apps is growing. Past is the future Lacemaking factory goes back to traditional methods to survive XML error: not well-formed (invalid token) at line 653