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9 APRIL IN A SENTENCE
Election campaigning resumes after Friday's truce, but remains low-key as the three main party leaders attend the royal wedding celebrations in Windsor.
CAMPAIGN CATCH-UP
Parliamentary candidates resume election campaigning after a pause for the Pope's funeral on Friday, but events remain low-key as the three main party leaders attend the royal wedding celebrations in Windsor.
Chancellor Gordon Brown says the government is prepared to give more money if necessary to help firms hit by the crisis at car maker MG Rover and suggests there could be an inquiry into claims bosses made millions from the car maker.
The Scottish Green Party outlines its election pledges at its spring conference in Glasgow. It says it will put people and communities before business interests, and that voters should "speak with their hearts".
The UN's refugee agency urges British politicians to act responsibly and not spread "myths" about asylum during their election campaigning.
SDLP leader Mark Durkan says his party will not stand aside in the West Tyrone constituency in favour of health campaigner Dr Keiran Deeney. Activists want Dr Deeney to oust Sinn Fein from the seat.
Scottish National Party leader Alex Salmond is among those addressing a London rally being held by campaigners fighting to save Scotland's traditional infantry regiments.
QUOTE OF THE DAY
It is the job of the government to be on the side of people as they face difficult situations
Chancellor Gordon Brown, saying the government was prepared to give more money to firms hit by the MG Rover crisis.
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