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

Business news, including consumer stories and a look at the financial markets. Plus updates on the morning's news. Show more

Ed Miliband tells us his treatment by the Mail Group papers is not an isolated incident - and we find out why so many Special Constables are leaving the job. Show more

Nicky Campbell takes your calls on the day's big story. Is the The Mail good for Britain?

Why are one in five Special Constables handing in their warrant cards? And a Taliban veteran says they expect to seize power when Nato troops leave Afghanistan. Show more

Stories from around the UK, including the sports panel looking ahead to the weekend action. Text 85058 (charged at your standard message rate). Email shelagh@bbc.co.uk.

James McAvoy talks to Simon about starring in his new film Filth, which Mark reviews. Plus the Box Office Top Ten and reviews including How I Live Now and Sunshine on Leith. Show more

With Luisa Baldini and Chris Warburton. A mother is jailed for 15 years for starving her son to death and FIFA confirms Qatar will host the World Cup in 2022. Show more

Dan Walker looks ahead to the weekend's football. Plus a preview of the rest of the weekend's sport.

Fierce topical debate on the day's headlines. The children's commissioner for England in an exclusive interview on the death of Hamza Khan. Show more

Author Irvine Welsh tells Dotun about the problems of having his work adapted for the big screen. Plus Liverpool legend Steve Nicol in the World Football Phone-in. Show more