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NHS staff cuts could cost lives, says nursing chief
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Writers furious at plan to axe free books scheme for children
Philip Pullman, Carol Ann Duffy, Ian McEwan and Sir Andrew Motion round on decision to slash £13m government grant to the Booktrust charity
Front page
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The Holy Land is on a tourism high
Visitors are flocking back to Jesus's birthplace but border controls mean Israelis call the shots and cream off revenues
News p2
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Why is this government making it even harder for children to read?
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Booktrust faces uncertain new chapter after decision to phase out funding
News p4
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All the fun of the sales
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Boxing Day comes early as shoppers look to the net for a bargain
Christmas Day sees a frenzy of buying online, while a record number of people are expected to hit the high street for the sales
In focus p5
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Harsh reality of spending gap challenges vow to protect NHS
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Metropolitan Police face legal action for kettling children during tuition fees protest
Human rights group Liberty sues Scotland Yard over violent tactics against teenagers during London tuition fees demonstration
News p8
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It takes two to tango – but can Vince Cable and Lib Dem ministers stay in step with the Tories?
The Conservative right has been incensed by their coalition partners' incautious comments – and more hurdles are ahead
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Call to bring Bothwell, the forgotten Braveheart, back to Scotland
News p9
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Shaken Vince Cable proves he can still be a mover on the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special
Vince Cable, the business secretary, could forget his troubles with media stings as his Christmas foxtrot with Erin Boag earned a standing ovation on Strictly Come Dancing
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Eagle owl spreads across British Isles and divides conservationists
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Britons want European Union to assert itself on the global stage
Fabian Society poll reveals British public wants EU states to co-operate more on major policy issues such as climate change
News p11
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The buzz words of 2010 explained
News p12
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Diana Athill is still a rebel at 93, and ready to take on the Archbishop of Canterbury about God
News p15
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European terror attack feared as al-Qaida fighters disappear from base in Lebanon
Intelligence services hunt for jihadists based in south Lebanon refugee camp who are thought to have gone abroad -
Britain accuses G20 countries of failing to contribute to disaster relief fund
News p17
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Cape Town finally takes the time to honour Nelson Mandela
The South African city is at last about to join others across the world that have named a street after the former president
News p18
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Gay weddings boom under Argentina's new liberal laws
As same-sex couples celebrate rights unique in Latin America, wedding planners are helping them to spend thousands on their big day
News p19
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20 things we learned in 2010
News p20
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Give us back this day our Daily Show
Comment p23
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Oprah, the queen of chat, prepares for a long farewell and a fresh start
As a brand, her impact is unmatched – including helping Obama to the White House. But as Oprah Winfrey prepares to quit the sofa in favour of creating her own network, will her public follow her?
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Ladies and gentlemen, I give you the Westminster Uglies awards
News p25
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Tommy Sheridan is flawed, but still he's a hero
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After a wasted year, climate change must once again be our priority
Comment p27
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Cultural diversity is a fact. Let's celebrate it together
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Michael Gove is betraying our children yet again
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The spectre of homelessness is all too real this Christmas
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Dr Gerry Mander: the therapist the stars trust
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Just like Heathrow, we're at a standstill
Comment p28
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Christmas Day at No 10
Comment p29
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Don't ban these vile teenage gossip sites. Just ignore them
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Vince Cable's idiocy leaves Britain at Murdoch's mercy
Comment p31
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'A genuine radical who loved the business of politics'
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'Under the briskness, he was a softie'
Seven days p33
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MI6 codebreaker's bizarre death provides fodder for conspiracy theories
Gareth Williams, whose body was found inside a sports bag four months ago, joins a list of unexplained deaths that fuel conspiracy theories
Seven days p34
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Anglo American fights Rio Tinto in global race for coal reserves
Fast-growing Asian steel industry fuels bids for Australian mining group
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Bidding war for Northern Rock set to generate £1.5bn price tag
Sell-off first move in coalition plan to withdraw from banks bailed out during financial crisis
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Bank shareholders may get vote on size of bonus pools
Bosses aim to head off row in the new year about multimillion-pound payouts
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Number of Christmas workers grows to almost 1m
Business p35
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Rolls-Royce and BP needed to get their message out – and say sorry
If the last year has taught us anything, it's that our biggest firms aren't much good at handling difficult public relations situations
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Apple takeover of Facebook tops improbable 2011 events
Saxo Bank's predictions for next year make interesting reading – but will any come to pass?
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Labrokes's bet on the internet worries investors
New chief executive's bid for online gaming group 888 has set tongues wagging
Business p36
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Tough talkers come to the fore after a year of thrills and spills
Plaudits go to the plain-speaking members of the business world as Tom Bawden picks out those who shone – and stumbled – in 2010
Business p37
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Telegraph's tactics with Vince Cable stretch public interest defence too far
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Vince Cable stitch-up leaves Telegraph Group in a tangle over BSkyB deal
Business p38
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Investors pin their hopes on equities and gold in the quest to find riches in 2011
Despite the gloom Mark King finds the experts in upbeat mood for next year – with shares top of their wish lists -
Pain in Spain's housing market goes on
