Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Sunday 10 Jun 2012

1. EUROZONE SAGA 'KILLING UK RECOVERY'

Britain's hopes of economic recovery are being "killed off" by the ongoing eurozone crisis, claims Chancellor George Osborne. Writing in The Sunday Telegraph, he argues that decisive action was needed soon as "we are approaching a moment of truth for the eurozone". Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls said Osborne is making "desperate excuses".

2. 1.5 MILLION SYRIANS IN PERIL

At least 1.5 million people are in urgent need of humanitarian aid in Syria, claim aid agencies. With a soaring number of civilians fleeing their homes to escape fighting, the International Committee of the Red Cross says that getting basic food and medical care to the displaced people is becoming increasingly difficult.

3. CHARLES REGAINS LEAD IN POLL

Prince Charles is now the people's choice to succeed the Queen having overtaken Prince William who had topped the previous poll. Two weeks ago, 44% of people said they wanted William to be the next king, with just 38% favouring Charles. In the aftermath of the Jubilee, the figures have been exactly reversed.

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4. FA BOOKS EARLY FLIGHT HOME

The FA has already booked flights home for the England team the day after their final group game of Euro 2012. The Sun reports that FA chiefs insist this is standard procedure and not a reflection of the body's level of belief in the team's chances of progressing to the knockout phase. England play France tomorrow, as a 90°F heat-wave hits Ukraine.

5. SEVERE FLOODING HITS WALES

Around 1,000 people were moved from their homes in West Wales yesterday as severe flooding hit some areas. Villages in Ceredigion were flooded by up to 5ft (1.5m) of water as a month's worth of rain fell in just 24 hours. An inshore lifeboat team had to be airlifted to safety after getting into difficulty during a rescue attempt.

6. VODAFONE IN NEW TAX SCANDAL

Vodafone paid no corporation tax in Britain last year, reports The Sunday Times. Although it earned several hundred million pounds from its 19m British customers, Vodafone did not pay any tax to HMRC in the 12 months to the end of March. Vodafone, which has been the centre of a previous tax scandal, said it paid £700m in payroll and other taxes last year.

7. LABOUR'S BIGGEST LEAD FOR 10 YEARS

Labour are 14 points ahead of the Conservatives in the latest opinion poll, their biggest lead since 2002. The poll, for the Sunday Express, puts Labour on 43% and the Tories on 29%. The poll also delivered bad news for the Liberal Democrats who are on just nine per cent - level with the UK Independence Party.

8. TOP POLITICIANS DUE AT LEVESON

David Cameron, John Major, Ed Miliband and George Osborne are due to appear at the Leveson Inquiry this coming week. Osborne is expected to be quizzed about his friendships with top News Corp executives when he appears tomorrow. He partied with executives at a Swiss skiing chalet before the 2010 general election.

9. UEFA PROBE VIOLENCE AND RACISM

Uefa is investigating Russian supporters who attacked stewards and allegedly racially abused Czech defender Theodor Gebre Selassie on Friday. In yesterday's Euro 2012 ties Denmark beat the Netherlands 1-0, while Germany beat Portugal 1-0. Today, the Republic of Ireland face Croatia, and holders Spain play Italy in the evening tie.

10. DUKE OF EDINBURGH RELEASED FOR BIRTHDAY

Prince Philip will celebrate his 91st birthday at home with his family, after being released from a spell in hospital yesterday. As he left hospital, Prince Philip was asked if he was feeling better. "Well, I wouldn't be coming out if I wasn't," he replied, before being driven to Windsor Castle. There will be two gun salutes in London on Monday to mark his birthday.