| TUESDAY 2 SEPTEMBER 22.30 BST - BBC TWO FROM PROGRAMME PRODUCER DAN KELLY Hello, In tonight's programme: Gavin is out interviewing the Chancellor Alistair Darling at the moment, and we begin tonight's programme with an examination of the Government's plans to try to kick start the housing market. Homebuyers across the UK will now not have to pay stamp duty on properties costing £175,000 or less for the next 12 months. Other measures include "free" five year loans of up to 30% of a property's value for first time buyers of new homes in England. Will these measures revive house sales? And can we afford them? What will the political impact be? Paul Mason is on the case. Arctic Adventure You may have seen Susan Watts' regular blog updates on the Newsnight website this summer - from a boat in the Arctic. This is a critical year for the sea ice, last year it fell to a record low, and scientists hoped that might be a blip, but Newsnight has been told that this year could be even worse. Newsnight's five week "Arctic Adventure" followed scientists studying the smallest plant and animal life forms in the Arctic Ocean. Susan's film also captures the beauty of the landscape and the wildlife in the area. Republican Convention Later tonight President Bush will address the Republican Convention from a satellite link in the White House. Emily and the team will examine what the Bush legacy could mean for John McCain's electoral chances, and speaks to Frank Luntz about the very latest polls on Obama, McCain and the new face in the race, Sarah Palin. Hope you can join us tonight at 10.30 Dan Missed Newsnight? Click here to watch the latest programme online Newsnight Blog Add your comments to our correspondents' blogs: CLICK HERE | 
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