Labour says it will not support a Conservative amendment to the government's gay marriage plans that could have seen the legislation derailed.
As some MPs propose the same-sex marriage bill is amended to allow civil partnerships for heterosexuals, Channel 4 News hears why some would say "I don't" to marriage - but "I do" to a civil partner.
It is young, hip and has more than 100 million users around the world. Now Yahoo! has agreed a $1bn dollar deal to buy Tumblr - will it recapture its long lost cool?
David Cameron raises the issue of tax transparency with businesses in a meeting at No 10 - including Google executive chairman Eric Schmidt.
Economist Robert Reich says major corporations like Google are holding countries to ransom, which is why it is important they stick together and Britain remains in the EU.
Former British helicopter pilot Major Timothy Peake becomes the UK's first home-grown astronaut after being selected as one of six candidates to join the International Space Station.
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Dan Brown: 'I'm trying to write something exciting'
Dan Brown defends his new book Inferno against its slating from critics. But wouldn't life be easier if he finally gave in to the label of fiction, rather than fact?
Read more on FactCheck with Cathy Newman
FactCheck: the cost of heterosexual civil partnerships
Extending the right to a civil partnership could to straight couples could cost the state up to £4bn, according to countless headlines. FactCheck isn't convinced.
Police search the parliamentary offices of the Commons deputy speaker Nigel Evans, in connection with allegations of rape and sexual assault.
by Simon Israel
Cardiff Five report 'critical of lawyers'
Lawyers face serious criticism after a CPS inquiry into the aborted trials of 12 police officers involved in the investigation of murdered prostitute Lynette White, Channel 4 News has learned.
Households are facing a continued squeeze on their spending power after a leading forecaster warned that high inflation is here to stay.
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As Rod Stewart celebrates a number one album, the 68-year-old tells Cathy Newman he hasn't joined the "pipe and slippers club yet" and jokes that there is "nothing wrong with a bit of sleaze".
Bonnie Tyler is eclipsed by bookies' favourite Denmark at the Eurovision Song Contest in Sweden but the Welsh singer says she had "a night to remember".
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The Tories, the EU, and the Stockton connection
It's strangely appropriate that James Wharton will be the MP who introduces the Conservatives' bill which would legislate for an In-Out referendum on Britain's membership of the EU, writes Michael Cri
Imran Khan, the leader of Pakistan's PTI party, blames one of his political rivals for the murder of PTI vice-president Zahra Shahid Hussain.
French police are questioning a 48-year-old divorced Briton arrested on suspicion of slitting the throats of his two young children, according to officials.
A former Google executive turned whistleblower claims the internet giant has cheated UK taxpayers out of hundreds of millions of pounds.
by Jonathan Miller
Chemical threat hanging over Syria's republic of fear
With diplomatic moves to end Syria's conflict locked in paralysis, there is a very real danger the country's huge chemical weapons stockpile could either be used or fall into the hands of jihadists.
A single winning ticket for a record US Powerball lottery jackpot worth $590.5m was sold in Florida, according to officials.
Former foreign secretary Lord Howe claims David Cameron is losing control of his party as the Conservatives' "long, nervous breakdown" over Europe continues.
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Steve Lomas has made paper masks for his sons for years - now electro-pop duo Daft Punk are using them to promote their new album.
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@factcheck: what’s the true cost of different-sex civil partnerships? bit.ly/16K6yYE
? C4 News FactCheck (@FactCheck) May 20, 2013
A tribute to the current editor in chief of ITN - soon to depart these shores.
Welcome, Deborah!MT: @nbcnews:Announcing Deborah Turness as the next President of @nbcnews Press release… bit.ly/10IDVXz
? Chelsea Clinton (@ChelseaClinton) May 20, 2013
I don’t? Why some straight couples want a civil partnership instead of marriage channel4.com/news/gay-marri? #C4news
? Channel 4 News (@Channel4News) May 20, 2013
BREAKING seven more Mahmood Al #Zarooni #Godolphin horses test positive for steroids - inc Encke who beat Camelot to the St Leger last yr
? keme nzerem c4 news (@nzerem_c4) May 20, 2013
As Major Tim Peake is announced as the first Briton to head to the International Space Station, Channel 4 News looks at which European countries spend the most on space exploration.
Filming in a former air raid shelter today. Spooky… twitter.com/fatimamanji/st?
? Fatima Manji (@fatimamanji) May 20, 2013
Blind Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng, in the Channel 4 News studio with Jon Snow.
reality: right now Treasury is writing cheques from £20k to £120k per house, to housebuilders, = borrowed money, added to national debt..
? Faisal Islam (@faisalislam) May 20, 2013
& ex-Bank of England economist tells us that “Help to Buy” is “nuts” and could not have been designed “to do more damage” to British economy
? Faisal Islam (@faisalislam) May 20, 2013
Robert Reich on companies paying tax: channel4.com/news/robert-re?
? Channel 4 News (@Channel4News) May 20, 2013
Vetoed in my attempt to use new Daft Punk track in tonights #c4news report on Help to Buy, housing stimulus and what Osborne’s telling IMF
? Faisal Islam (@faisalislam) May 20, 2013
Lunch w @rbreich who says income inequality hurts the rich as well as the poor. If we cant afford to consume the rich cant get even richer
? sarah smith (@sarahsmithC4) May 20, 2013
Labour MPs will not support amendment to same-sex marriage bill asking for civil partnerships to extend to straight couples. #c4news
? Channel 4 News (@Channel4News) May 20, 2013
Science Reporter Asha Tanna meets astronaut Tim Peake, who is heading to the International Space Station in 2015.
Dan Brown was serious but more vulnerable than I expected. I feel bad the UK critics have been so harsh on him. He writes great thrillers!
? Matthew Cain (@MatthewCainC4) May 20, 2013
Had great fun interviewing Dan Brown - and looking at the brilliant Dante collection in @thejohnrylands library in Manchester!
? Matthew Cain (@MatthewCainC4) May 20, 2013
Culture Editor Matthew Cain interviews author Dan Brown in Manchester.
Had great fun interviewing Dan Brown - and looking at the brilliant Dante collection in @thejohnrylands library in Manchester!
? Matthew Cain (@MatthewCainC4) May 20, 2013
PM: Congratulations @astro_timpeake on becoming Britain?s next astronaut; 2015 mission will be momentous for @spacegovuk & GB #AstroTim
? No. 10 Press Office(@Number10press) May 20, 2013
The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised Greater Manchester Police to charge Neville Neville, aged 63, from Bury, Greater Manchester with sexual assault.
Very very sad to learn that Richard Beeston of the Times has died after a long heroic struggle with cancer:A Great journalist and lovely man
? Jon Snow (@jonsnowC4) May 19, 2013
