Blair Backs Cameron Program, Criticizes Brown in Memoir

British television and music mogul Simon Cowell on Wednesday backed opposition Conservative leader David Cameron to win the general election, a day before voters go to the polls."I believe he is the prime minister Britain needs at this time," Cowell wrote in the Sun newspaper."He has substance and the stomach to navigate us through difficult times."The endorsement will be a blow to Prime Minister Gordon Brown, fighting to win a fourth term for his Labour Party, who has often spoken of his fondness for Cowell shows such as "The X Factor" and "Britain's Got Talent."

Jan. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Prime Minister David Cameron predicted a difficult year for the U.K. economy that will require maintaining the current mix of low interest rates and budget-deficit reduction.