News....

Worst household squeeze since 1955 as wages suffer record fall. Things are seriously bad.

The unelected 'quangocrats' who rake in £3m a year by taking at least two Government posts. Most quangos serve no useful purpose and should be done away with.

BT forces up its bills for some pensioners by 35%. No wonder Skype is so popular.

Now is the time to obliterate the professional political class. Good idea.

Lebanese leaders warn of betrayal as Biden makes lightning visit. The middle east is going to go tits up.

Soldiers gather at Monte Cassino to remember 'forgotten battle'. We must never forget.

Somali forces attack Islamic insurgents in Mogadishu. The carnage continues.

Brown faces Cabinet split on future of Hazel Blears. The government is in meltdown.

British and American fighters respond to jihad call in Somalia. Let's make sure they don't get back into Britain.

Pakistan drives Taleban from mountain stronghold. It's a start.

China's accidental empire is a growing danger. At least the Aussies are taking the threat seriously.

LCS Gets A Load On. The Royal Navy could do with a couple.

and finally......

They caught the swine flu carrier who infected Kermit. (H/T JMH)

Number of sex change police officers baffles West Yorkshire chiefs in survey. That will teach them to ask stupid questions. (H/T Ron)