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Patients should be asked about their diet, smoking and drinking habits every time they see a health professional, according to government advisers.

Comedian Ronnie Corbett has received a CBE for services to entertainment and charity in the New Year Honours list.

Rory McIlroy, who this year became the youngest US Open golf champion for 88 years at the age of 22, has said he feels humbled to stand among the "worthy recipients" of New Year Honours as he was made an MBE.

Executive pay and the lack of women on company boards need to be tackled next year to put right some of the UK's "key failings", a business leader has said.

Next will be the first of the major retailers to shine a light on Christmas trade on Wednesday, when it is expected to reveal a resilient performance boosted by online sales.

Major winners Darren Clarke and Rory McIlroy are both recognised in the New Year Honours List.

Tottenham will not make a move for Carlos Tevez in the January transfer window as signing the striker would place the club's long-term future in danger, according to manager Harry Redknapp.

The US stock market is ending a tumultuous year right where it started.

Craig Bellamy scored twice against his former club and captain Steven Gerrard came off the bench to add a third as Liverpool came from behind to beat Newcastle 3-1 at Anfield.

Manchester United striker Federico Macheda's agent claims the Italian is "95%" certain to join QPR on loan in the January transfer window.