Britain today: Angry David Cameron blasts aide's recession gaffe

David Cameron has delivered a stinging rebuke to a senior adviser who suggested that most Britons had "never had it so good".The Prime Minister was said to be "very unimpressed" with Lord Young of Graffham for saying low interest rates meant home-owners were better off due to the "so-called recession".

Coalition costs revealed

A MASS of detail about government spending was released today in the coalition's transparency agenda.

Among the revelations was a 26,000 bill for training staff at the Cabinet Office to have "difficult conversations" and 55,000 of "accommodation improvements" in the Prime Minister's Office.

Peers spark controversy

THE latest list of working peers to be appointed to the House of Lords is expected to revive controversy about donations to political parties. Several of those expected to be named peers today have given large sums and two were questioned by police in the cash-for-peerages probe.

Millionaire car importer Bob Edmiston and curry tycoon Sir Gulam Noon were both questioned.

Jason no longer The One

JASON Manford has resigned from The One Show after admitting that he shared sexual internet messages with female fans.

The 29-year-old comedian handed his resignation notice to bosses on the flagship show last night, just four months after taking the role.

Wills and Kate 'close' to deciding wedding venue

PRINCE William and Kate Middleton are said to be "very close" to choosing a venue for their wedding, but a date has yet to be decided.

The prince and his bride-to-be will spend today considering plans for their marriage ceremony as they continue to organise their nuptials.

The couple are thought to favour some time in March for the exchange of vows, but could opt for a summer month like July when the weather is more dependable.

Wiltshire: A 27 million project to build a new visitor centre at Stonehenge received a boost today when the Heritage Lottery Fund confirmed it was contributing 10 million to the scheme. The project to improve the World Heritage Site includes building a new centre for visitors and closing an adjacent road.

Cumbria: Wrecked homes and businesses caused by the Cumbrian floods left a 276m bill, it was revealed today on the first anniversary of the disaster. An estimated 124m of damage was caused to shops and farms, 91m of damage to homes and 34m in restoring bridges and roads.