Today's Political Headlines

Jail for youths 'a last resort'
Youngsters who commit minor crimes should not face prosecution in the courts, the Liberal Democrats say.

Blears 'to give Muslims a voice'
Hazel Blears promises "far more" work with Muslim communities to tackle radicalism - but rules out talks with extreme groups.

'No plans' for Brown TV channel
Downing Street denies reports it is planning to set up a web TV channel to boost Gordon Brown's image.

Row over NHS kidney drug decision
Patients with advanced kidney cancer in England and Wales are to be denied four treatments on the NHS under new plans.

Tories urge stamp duty decision
The Tories call on Alistair Darling to end 'uncertainty' over his stamp duty plans, which they say are delaying house purchases.

Cameron 'ready to be PM' - Hague
The Conservatives are "likely" to win the next election because voters have "warmed" to David Cameron, William Hague says.

Wind turbine grant testing urged
Grants for homeowners who want to install small-scale wind turbines should be assessed, a report says.

Ministers' fears on EU data plan
Ministers are concerned an EU plan to share air passengers' details could limit UK efforts to control immigration.

IMF downgrades UK economic growth
The International Monetary Fund cuts its growth forecasts for the UK economy over the coming two years

Brain games - sending a child to school costs£1,077, report says
The cost of sending a child to school rises to£1,077 a year, according to a report by the Centre for Economics and Business Research.