Labour claws back over handling of economy

December 9, 2008 NEWS BULLETIN Dear Reader Visit Times Online today, for dynamic news and views, videos, podcasts and blogs, plus your chance to comment Today's headlines Labour claws back over handling of economy A Populus Poll for The Times has revealed the narrowest Tory lead over the Government since March, down to four points 9/11 'mastermind' makes his bid for martyrdom Khalid Sheikh Mohammed declared his intent to plead guilty on capital charges for alleged war crimes alongside four others Carphone founder quits in disgrace David Ross broke City rules by mortgaging his £157m stake in the mobile phones retailer in one of four secret deals Zuma thwarts efforts to force Mugabe out International efforts to end the rule of Zimbabwe's president were blunted when the key African leader urged mediation OTHER HEADLINES UK Credit crunch hits toyland Tesco slashed prices of hundreds of toys by up to 60 per cent, starting a fierce sell-off as other shops followed suit World Blackwater guards charged over Iraq deaths Five US security contractors are alleged to have used machineguns and grenade launchers against unarmed Iraqi civilians Business House hunting hits two-year high Number of inquiries to estate agents increases as people seek bargains in the form of repossessed and forced-sale houses Sport King helps Redknapp to winning return West Ham 0 Tottenham 2: former Upton Park favourite enjoys yet another profitable return to his old club BLOGS News blog: the big stories of the day from the newsdesk Inside Iraq: Deborah Haynes writing from Baghdad Charles Bremner: Paris blog from The Times France correspondent IFA Search Find specialist local IFAs E-paper Get The Times and Sunday Times printed layout on your PC or mobile Job hunting? Executive positions from The Times and Sunday Sunday Times Dating Meet like-minded individuals for love and friendship Free Credit Report Get your credit report for free Legal Advice Search for legal specialists If you no longer wish to receive the News Bulletin, please click here to unsubscribe. If you wish to speak to a Customer Services Representative, please call 020 7860 1133. You have received this e-mail from a member of the News International Group. News International Limited, 1 Virginia Street, London E98 1XY, is the holding company for the News International Group and is registered in England No 81701. VAT number GB 243 8054 69 Times Newspapers Ltd is a member of the Direct Marketing Association and registered under the Data Protection Act 1998. To see our privacy policy, click here.