The Government has dismissed a report in a German magazine that suggests it plans to push for G20 nations to back a $2tr (£1.4tr) global stimulus package.

The Excel Conference Centre in East London, which will host the summit

The report in Der Spiegel quoted a draft G20 communique where the $2tr figure appeared in brackets.

It claims the document is a Government proposal to push for the mammoth stimulus package at the global economic summit in London next week.

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Brazil's President, while meeting Gordon Brown, has said the global financial crisis was caused by "white people with blue eyes".

Gordon Brown with Brazilian President Luis Inacio Lula Da Silva

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva made the comments after talks with the Prime Minister to try to forge a global consensus on how to save the worldwide economy.

Sky News' Joey Jones said it was an "uncomfortable" moment for Mr Brown.

"The President does not mind using fairly flamboyant language. He likes to give extensive answers to journalists.

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The Home Secretary is embroiled in a new expenses row after reports that a claim was put through for two adult films ordered at her home.

Ms Smith is said to be 'furious with her husband'

Jacqui Smith has apologised, saying in a statement that the claim had been a mistake and the money would be repaid.

According to Sky sources, Mrs Smith is said to be furious that it was ever submitted.

The row centres on a £67 bill for television services claimed under her Commons expenses last June.

Phillip Schofield has declared he will choose who replaces his This Morning co-presenter Fern Britton.

Schofield has denied rumours of a rift between the co-presenters

Britton, 51, announced on Wednesday that she was quitting the popular TVshow at the end of the current series after 10 years.

Speculation about her replacement has been rife since the announcement.

Schofield, 46, wrote on his Twitter webpage that he was "swamped" with recommendations about who should step into Britton's shoes.

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