The BBC says that Sir Alan Sugar's government job will not conflict with his role on The Apprentice.

The BBC defends Sir Alan Sugar following growing calls for him to quit The Apprentice.
Click in for the first part of DS's countdown of the best singles of the year.
The BBC creates a new department to oversee all events involving telephony across its programmes.
David Jordan's latest is a silky smooth but ever-so slightly vanilla R&B pop ballad.
David Jordan claims he was approached to play Jimi Hendrix in a West End musical.

O2 Wireless Festival confirms details on the new Bella Union Stage.
David Jordan continues his campaign to become known as the UK version of Justin Timberlake.
Click here to watch the latest video from David Jordan.
'Mercy' spends a third week in the pole position in the UK singles chart.
Today: First pic of David Tennant's last 'Who' story - Click in to see a picture from The Doctor's final adventure.
Neighbours: 5772: Lily Allen drops into the PirateNet studios.
Tuesday, 17:30 on Five.
Hollyoaks: 2687: Theresa makes amends with Anita.
Tuesday, 18:30 on Channel 4.
Emmerdale: David punches Nathan.
Tuesday, 19:00 on ITV1.
EastEnders: Pat rumbles Peggy and Archie's rekindled romance.
Tuesday, 19:30 on BBC One.
Holby City: 'Home Truths'.
Tuesday, 20:00 on BBC One.
Coronation Street: John's released from prison.
Wednesday, 19:30 on ITV1.
Our picks from Tuesday's primetime TV:
| 20.00 | Stargate Universe (Sky1) |
| 21.00 | Collision (ITV1) |
| 22.00 | Dollhouse (Sci-Fi) |
| 20.00 | John Sergeant on the Tourist Trail (ITV1) |