Budget deficit to hit $1.2 trillon (Reuters) [12 mins][Kansas]
Reuters - The U.S. budget deficit will swell to a record $1.186 trillion in fiscal 2009, congressional forecasters said on Wednesday, presenting President-elect Barack Obama with a daunting economic challenge. | Boris Johnson faces probe into claims he jeopardised Home Office leaks investigation [50 mins][Westminster]
London Mayor Boris Johnson faces a formal investigation into his role in the Whitehall leaks inquiry. He is accused of prejudging the outcome of a police investigation into Tory MP Damian Green. |