Friday, 22 July 2011

The First Post

The First Post

Ten things you need to know today

Friday: The First Post's super-quick catch-up on the main news talking points

Euro crisis: fiscal union heralds a dystopian future

First Reaction: EU’s Greek bailout Mk II comes with fiscal union – but will it end in tears?





US deficit: the End is Nigh (or possibly not)

Alexander Cockburn: Will the lights go out on Aug 3 as millions fail to get their Social Security cheques?

‘Funny, miserable, kind’ Lucian Freud dies at 88

Sigmund's grandson and Clement's estranged brother, Freud was one of UK's most respected artists

End of the road for James as BSkyB chairman?

The Mole: After a claim that he misled MPs, can James Murdoch fight these fires and run BSkyB?

Horrible Bosses: horrible jokes, horribly good fun

Film of the week: It may be crude, but latest summer blockbuster is funny and even relevant

Thousands pay £17.50 to see Kate’s wedding dress

Palace exhibition is ‘hottest ticket in town’ while a lucky pilates teacher cashes in on Pippa phenomenon