UK

England's largest county is also one of its loveliest, as Jill Malcolm discovers in Yorkshire.

If it is still acceptably fashionable in certain circles to deride "carbon plans", "green" policies and alternative energy options, no-one seems to have told the leadership of the UK Government, which this week is on the offensive over failure within its ranks to make progress in these areas.

The growing belief United Kingdom banks might need a further state bail-out next year was unlikely to trigger another global financial crisis, Craigs Investment Partners broker Peter McIntyre said yesterday.

What a difference a debate makes - or two.