Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Sunday 13 May 2012

1. STOP MOANING, HAGUE TELLS BOSSES

William Hague has told bosses to stop "complaining" about the economy and work harder to steer Britain out of recession. He said Britain's "work ethic" must be rescued in "the nick of time". Labour said it is "ministers who need to 'work harder' - at getting an economy that promotes growth and creates jobs."

2. AL QAEDA 'CAN PUT BOMBS IN BODIES'

Al-Qaeda has trained doctors to place bombs inside the bodies of suicide bombers, warn western intelligence agencies. They believe that medics in the Yemen are able to place explosives in the abdomens and breasts of terrorists who can then evade detection at airports before bringing down a plane.

3. SERVICEMEN FACE ABUSE IN UK

A survey of over 9,100 British servicemen has shown they suffer discrimination, violence and abuse just for wearing their uniforms in public. Almost one in five has been refused service in shops, bars or hotels, while 21% have had abuse shouted at them and 6% have been attacked.

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4. QUESTIONS OVER BROOKS VISIT

The Chancellor George Osborne entertained Rebekah Brooks at his official residence in Buckinghamshire as Rupert Murdoch was planning to take over BSkyB. Labour says that the gathering - which also included former News of the World editor Andy Coulson - raises questions over Osborne's integrity.

George Osborne's secret meeting with Murdoch empire revealed

5. 'DEAD' MAN WAKES UP AT FUNERAL

Mourners at a funeral in Egypt were left stunned when the 'dead' man they were mourning woke up. Hamdi Hafez al-Nubi was declared dead after a heart attack. However, the doctor sent to sign his death certificate discovered he was breathing. The funeral was turned into a celebration of al-Nubi's "resurrection".

6. SURVEY UNCOVERS TEACHER DESPAIR

A poll has shown that thousands of teachers are thinking of quitting the profession as a former inspector of schools warns that morale is at "rock bottom". The survey by the largest teaching union, the NASUWT, shows nearly half of its 230,000 members have considered quitting in the last year.

7. DOG ACT WINS BGT FINAL

Ashleigh and Pudsey won the final of Britain's Got Talent last night - the first dog performance act to do so in the show's history. The 17-year-old and her crossbreed pet beat the much-fancied operatic duo Jonathan and Charlotte to win the £500,000 prize that comes with the crown.

8. VITAL TALKS FOR GREEK LEADERS

The Greek President Karolos Papoulias is to meet the leaders of the country's three main parties in a final push to form a coalition and avoid fresh elections. It is feared that a new poll would propel anti-austerity parties to power, prompting European bankers to prepare for Greece's potential exit from the eurozone.

9. GOVT TO LAUNCH PARENTING CLASSES

Parents will be handed £100 vouchers for lessons in how to raise their children as part of a Government initiative to improve family discipline. The free vouchers for the classes - known as Can Parent - are part of the Government's response to last summer's riots. The vouchers will be distributed by the Boots chain.

10. PREMIER LEAGUE D-DAY

The final weekend of the Premier League season will see Manchester City and Manchester United battling for the title. Meanwhile, Arsenal, Tottenham and Newcastle United are vying for a Champions League place. Either Bolton Wanderers or Queens Park Rangers will be relegated.

Manchester City and United fight for top spot on Super Sunday