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A riot police officer kicks back a tear gas canister during clashes in Athens (AP)

Greek parliament approves debt bill

Greece's parliament has approved an austerity and debt-relief bill, crucial for the country to avoid bankruptcy and remain in the eurozone.

The Artist takes seven Bafta awards

Silent film The Artist has made a big noise at the Bafta film awards winning seven awards including Best Film, Leading Actor and Best Director.

Whitney Houston, pictured in 1999, who died aged 48 (John Giles)

Houston death overshadows Grammys

The Grammys got under way, with the Recording Academy trying to focus on music's biggest night after of the death of one of music's biggest names - Whitney Houston.

Public sector bonuses under review

The coalition has launched a review of public sector bonuses amid anger over payouts at bodies such as Royal Bank of Scotland.

Simon Burns says the coalition Government remains convinced that productivity in the NHS needs to improve

NHS output decline 'is a myth'

The decline in NHS productivity, one of the reasons cited to justify the Government's controversial health reforms, is "a myth", it has been claimed.

Murdoch 'facing US legal action'

The solicitor representing the family of Milly Dowler as well as other alleged victims of phone hacking is taking his battle against Rupert Murdoch to America, it has emerged.

Immigration officers have prevented 70 sham marriages in a month by closely monitoring a register office

Officials prevent 'sham marriages'

Immigration officers have prevented 70 sham marriages from taking place in just one month at a busy city centre register office.

Drivers warned over icy conditions

The cold snap may have come to an end on Sunday - but emergency services continue to warn of the dangers of icy conditions.

A Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development survey revealed a widening of a North-South divide in the jobs market

Job prospects to worsen, says study

Job prospects are set to worsen in the coming months as firms make workers redundant, with unemployment sliding closer to the three million mark, according to a new report.

Growth forecasts for UK slashed

A leading business body has slashed the UK's growth forecasts again but believes the economy will narrowly avoid another recession.

Damilola killer sent back to jail

One of Damilola Taylor's killers was back behind bars today - only 16 days after being released from jail. Ricky Preddie (pictured left) was recalled to prison last night after breaching the terms of his parole

'Best of British' concert to mark end of Olympics

The Olympics will sign off with a spectacular concert in Hyde Park with the Rolling Stones, Adele and Blur all being courted for a "Best of British" night Comments (7)

Knuckle down and fight for a better life, says Lennox Lewis

Heavyweight Lennox Lewis hands out a tough lesson at a boxing academy that helps troubled teens. David Cohen finds out how the ring is changing lives - with the help of Comic Relief Comments (5)

Cameron wins hands down: Body language expert gives PM the thumbs up

A leading expert on body language has revealed that when the Prime Minister splays his fingers he is actually taking charge of the debate Comments (17)

Stay out of Syria, Russia tells the West

Russia and the US are on a collision course over Syria today after Moscow gave its strongest backing yet to President Bashar Assad Comments (15)

Barclays cuts bonuses by a third to �1.5 billion

Barclays has bowed to public pressure and slashed the bonuses paid to its City investment bankers by a third, to a total of �1.5 billion Comments (17)

Commentary: City still hasn't grasped the nettle

Rothschild in libel defeat over trip with Mandelson

Banker Nathaniel Rothschild lost a libel action over claims he had been the "puppet master" between Lord Mandelson and Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska.

Ken branded 'a vulgar embarrassment' in new gay storm

Ken Livingstone was engulfed in a fresh row over "offensive" comments about homosexuality today after claiming gay bankers would have their penises cut off in Dubai Comments (47)

Hunt for 'brazen' thief filmed stealing mobile phone on train

Watch the video: Police are hunting a thief who was filmed by a train passenger stealing a mobile phone from a woman's handbag after she accidentally left it in the carriage Comments (30)

Republican race

Rick Santorum's hardline social creed is gaining ground as the Republicans run short of options to beat Obama

Snowy scenes

In pictures: The Evening Standard's snappers were out braving the wintry conditions - see the results here...

Thugs to be tagged in US-style trial to tackle drunken crime

Drunken thugs in London are to be fitted with electronic tags to prevent them drinking and re-offending in a US-style scheme proposed by Kit Malthouse (pictured) Comments (3)

TV's Amanda: Help sick babies by giving breast milk

TV presenter Amanda Davies today called on mothers to donate breast milk. The BBC sports broadcaster, 31, revealed how her daughter Molly was helped by donor milk when she was born nine weeks early. Comments (1)

'Riot damages offer won't cover half of my losses'

A transport worker whose home was burned down by rioters told today of his anger after being offered just half of the compensation he had claimed Comments (12)

Travel bosses fail to avert winter chaos

Snow and ice caused serious travel disruption for commuters today despite transport chiefs claiming they were ready with a cold weather plan Comments (16)

In pictures: Snowy scenes in London

'It's not easy in jail. If you value your life stay away from gangs'

A former gang member who is in prison for a smash-and-grab raid on a London jeweller's told of his despair today at missing out on seeing his siblings grow up Comments