Unemployment has risen by 30,000 between July and September leaving just under two-and-a-half million people out of work in the UK.
The employment minister Jim Knight explains to Victoria the positive signs of the figures, while admitting that there is still the need for more investment.
Hear the interview with Jim Knight
Gordon Brown on AfghanistanThe Prime Minister's monthly news conference saw Brown answering questions on his condolence letter to Jacqui Janes as well as the wider military operation.
"We know these children are innocent"Nora Shroud, mother to one of the three young Americans detained by Iranian police on suspicion of espionage, discusses her daughter's case, following Iranian Foreign Minister announcement yesterday that they entered Iran illegally.
"He's got to pay for his crime"The father of Lesley Anne Hawker told Simon of his relief that Tatsuya Ichihashi, the only man suspected of the murder of his daughter in 2007, has been arrested in Japan.
Protecting Britain from terrorismAndy Hayman was in charge of the UK's counter terrorism policy and operations. He spoke to Simon about 7/7, Jean Charles de Menezes and his relationship with former boss, Sir Ian Blair.
Has Obama impressed?A year on from his historic election, has Barack Obama's presidency lived up to the hype? Supporters and opponents of the 44th US President debate his tenure so far.
Go-ahead for 10 nuclear power stationsThe government has approved 10 sites in England and Wales for new nuclear power stations, mostly in locations where there are already plants.
Parliament's unpaid workersMPs could be breaking the law by not paying their parliamentary interns, 5 live has discovered. Donal MacIntyre hears how regulations require that some of them should be paid.

Coverage of the remembrance service at Camp Bastion in Afghanistan to mark Armistice Day.

The latest news, sport and travel updates with Peter Allen and Aasmah Mir.

MPs' interns, the mercenary Simon Mann and how dangerous dogs are being used as weapons.

A round-up of the day's news, sport and business stories.

Lively and entertaining late-night chat and debate.

Simon is live from Westminster for PMQs. Plus guests Bill Bailey and Barry Cryer.

Do we really appreciate the sacrifices our armed forces are making?

News, entertainment updates and sport with Dalya Raphael and John Pienaar.

Rhod Sharp presents. Including Europe Desk and Dr Karl's Science Phone In.

Coverage of Armistice Day, including the 11 o'clock silence.

A look ahead to the latest unemployment figures.

Reports on Remembrance Sunday and the industrial dispute affecting rail services.
In a dramatic intervention, the US ambassador in Kabul warns against sending thousands more troops to Afghanistan.
Capt Doug Beattie has served two tours mentoring the Afghan national police and tells Simon what the reality of the police force is and his experience of working with them.
Voters in the UK haven't had a referendum over the Lisbon Treaty, so Nicky Campbell held his own. He asked listeners if they wanted a more powerful, expanded Europe.
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