A round-up of the day's news, sport and business stories, and a look at the morning's papers.

The government's cracking down on credit and debit card surcharges. After much wrangling US politicians have struck a deal to extend a payroll tax cut to around 160 million workers. Show more

The government announces it will ban excessive charges for using credit and debit cards and our reporter beats the rush and goes on a scenic tour of the M25. Show more

Do mistresses deserve our sympathy? The author and serial mistress Sarah Symonds says Christmas is traumatising if you're the other man or woman. Nicky Campbell takes your calls. Show more

Original stories from across the UK, including exclusive news-making interviews and powerful human interest stories. Plus regularly updated news, sport and travel bulletins. Show more

On 5Life Shelagh speaks to parents about having to spend Christmas apart from their children, excessive credit card charges are attacked, plus the latest on the attacks in Syria. Show more

Festive film fun live from the Prince Charles Cinema in London's West End with an audience of moviegoers, film reviews, special guests and more. Show more

A round-up of the day's top news and sport, with Chris Warburton and Aasmah Mir. Text: 85058 [standard message rate].

Food poverty used to be confined to the very poorest, and often homeless, in the UK. Not any more. Geoff Bird meets the people who are hungry this Christmas. Show more

Colin Murray, Pat Nevin and Perry Groves set the scene for the Christmas weekend football action, previewing games including Chelsea v Fulham, Arsenal v Wolves, Man Utd v Wigan. Show more

A look back at Northern Ireland's remarkable double golfing success this summer; Rory McIlroy at the US Open and Darren Clarke in the Open Championship at Sandwich. Show more

Duke of Edinburgh undergoes heart surgery at hospital in Cambridgeshire after suffering chest pains. Reaction from Royal commentators and medical experts. Show more

Prince Philip has surgery to fix a blocked artery in his heart, dozens are killed in attacks in Syria, Occupy protestors camp out at Christmas, and the World Football phone-in. Show more