Virgin Trains Virgin Trains is asked to continue running the rail franchise for UK's West Coast Main Line following the cancellation of a deal to award the contract to another company when errors were made in the way in which the process was conducted.
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom British Prime Minister David Cameron and Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond agree a deal setting out the terms of a referendum on Scottish independence at a meeting in Edinburgh.
Mo Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership No winner is announced for the Mo Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership.
Burma Burma says it will not allow the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation to set up a liaison office in the country, following protests against the plan.
Poole Seven people are treated in hospital for injuries after a bus carrying 56 college students crashes and overturns near the English coastal town of Poole.
Portuguese government The Portuguese government announces details of its draft budget for 2013, as protests continue against austerity.
Sir John Kiszely Lieutenant General Sir John Kiszely resigns as president of the Royal British Legion following claims of his involvement with defense contract lobbying.
Philippines The Philippine government and the largest rebel group, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, sign a peace pact.
Malala Yousafzai Internationally celebrated teenage activist Malala Yousafzai is sent to the UK for further treatment after being shot in the head by a Taliban gunman.
Syrian civil war Syrian civil war: An Armenian plane destined for the Syrian city of Aleppo is searched by Turkish authorities after being grounded in the east of the country.