Tens of thousands of people rally in Spain and Portugal in protest at spending cuts and tax rises in the debt-hit countries.

Foreign lorries will be charged up to £1,000 a year to use British roads in a bid to benefit domestic hauliers, the government confirms.

Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras reiterates his belief that exiting the euro would be a "catastrophe" for his country, and calls for more time to make cuts.

UK households will see a rise in real income levels next year for the first time since the onset of the financial crisis, a study suggests.