Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Sunday 1 Apr 2012

1. NEW DONOR REVELATIONS HIT TORIES

Disgraced Tory treasurer Peter Cruddas mingled with David Cameron and key donors at more than a dozen private events, undermining the party's claim he was a minor figure. Cruddas also bankrolled a dinner at Chequers where he sat next to Cameron's wife, reports The Sunday Times.

2. GOVERNMENT TO SNOOP ON EMAILS

The Government is planning to extend its powers so it can monitor the email exchanges, website visits and phone calls of everyone in Britain. In legislation to be announced in next month's Queen's Speech, internet companies will be told to install hardware enabling GCHQ to monitor communications.

3. MILESTONE ELECTIONS IN BURMA

Landmark elections are taking place in Burma as Nobel Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi runs for political office for the first time. Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy is competing in all 45 seats - the first vote it has contested since 1990. The EU says it may ease sanctions if the election runs successfully.

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4. GEORGE GALLOWAY IN TWITTER GAFFE

George Galloway made an online blunder last night after seemingly confusing his new constituency of Bradford West with Blackburn. "Shattered but happy after the Blackburn triumph," he wrote on Twitter. After his error was pointed out, he claimed his account had been hacked, Tweeting: "Nice try. Password now changed."

5. MILIBAND: THIS IS A ONE-TERM GOVT

Labour leader Ed Miliband says David Cameron's administration has "hit the buffers" in recent weeks and insists it will be a one-term government. "Opposition is a long and difficult haul," Miliband told The Observer. "It is going to be a one-term haul, I am confident about that."

6. SEARCH ON FOR US LOTTERY WINNERS

Three Americans have shared the world's biggest ever lottery jackpot of $640m (£400m). The search is on for the owners of the three winning tickets which were bought in Maryland, Kansas and Illinois. The media has descended on each state. Americans spent around $1.5bn to enter Friday's record draw.

7. CAMERON'S POLL RATING SLUMPS

David Cameron's personal poll rating has slumped to its lowest point since he became Prime Minister. After a difficult week for the Government, Cameron's rating has dropped 15 points to -26. His previous low since taking office was -18 in early December. Miliband has dropped four points to -41.

8. MI5 UNCOVERS RUSSIAN PLOT

A plot to assassinate a Russian politician in London has been uncovered by MI5. Akhmed Zakayev, a friend of actress Vanessa Redgrave, is believed to be on a blacklist compiled by rival Chechnya politician Ramzan Kadyrov. On the advice of MI5, the Home Secretary is fighting to deport the man believed to be planning the 'hit'.

9. AIRLINES CALL FOR DUTY REVIEW

Airlines are calling for a Government review as air passenger duty rises by 8%. In a joint statement, airlines including British Airways and Easyjet asked the Government to examine how the increase will hit "hard working families". The Treasury says most passengers will pay just £1 extra after the rise.

10. LATE COMEBACK EARNS CITY A POINT

Manchester City staged a late comeback to keep their title dreams alive, grabbing a 3-3 draw after going 3-1 down against Sunderland. Roberto Mancini is reportedly ready to sell Mario Balotelli, who argued with a team-mate during the match. If Man Utd win at Blackburn tomorrow they will go five points clear.