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Workers strike in jobs and pay row
Thousands of workers in magistrates and crown courts, tribunals, the Ministry of Defence and Forestry Commission are going on strike in a long-running dispute over jobs, pay and working conditions.
Maternity mental health care 'gaps'
There are "worrying gaps" in mental health services for pregnant women, a charity has warned.
Top universities 'more exclusive'
Top universities are becoming more exclusive, with fewer poor students admitted than a decade ago, Government advisers have warned.
Early screening 'aids cancer fight'
Women with a heightened risk of breast cancer could benefit from being screened for the disease at a younger age, research suggests.
PM speaks of Syria opposition fears
David Cameron said he is "as worried as anyone" about terrorist and extremist elements among opposition forces fighting to oust Bashar Assad in Syria.
Ambassador quizzed over spy claims
The UK's Ambassador in Turkey has faced questions over reports that GCHQ organised surveillance of the country's delegation to an international summit in London.
Ecuador minister visits Assange
Ecuador's foreign minister has visited WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange inside the embassy where the Australian has been staying for the past year.
Scores rescued from theme park ride
Scores of people including children have been rescued after being stranded on a theme park ride.
40 people stranded on theme park ride
Firefighters have rescued 40 people who were stranded on a theme park ride for three hours.
Police probe TV chef 'incident'
Police are looking into pictures which appear to show celebrity chef Nigella Lawson being physically restrained by her husband Charles Saatchi.
Murder victim's burial site 'clue'
A documentary on the life of Moors murderers Ian Brady and Myra Hindley could shed new light on the bid to find the remains of victim Keith Bennett.
Sammy Wilson accuses Ireland of 'stealing' UK taxes
Northern Ireland's Finance Minister Sammy Wilson has accused the Irish government of "stealing" UK tax revenue.
PM urged to forge global tax deal
Anti-poverty campaigners have urged David Cameron to build on his agreement with Britain's network of Crown dependencies and overseas territories to forge a global deal on tackling tax evasion.
Peer quizzed over harassment claims
Senior Liberal Democrat peer Lord Rennard has been interviewed by police under caution over allegations he sexually harassed women party activists.
RBS repayment 'could take decade'
Ousted boss Stephen Hester has warned it could take up to a decade for the taxpayer to be repaid its £45 billion stake in bailed-out Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS).
Bodies found in hunt for climbers
Two bodies have been recovered from the sea off the north Wales coast, police confirmed.
Theft record PCSO to sue Met Police
A PCSO is suing a police force for discrimination after she failed to notify them of a conviction for theft when she applied to become a police constable.
Amphibious bus sinking investigated
The company in charge of a fleet of amphibious tour buses is working "closely" with investigators after one of its vessels sank with 33 people on board having to swim to safety or be rescued.
UK 'must protect Syrian opposition'
Britain must protect the Syrian opposition from being "exterminated", William Hague said as he warned that the crisis is "on a trajectory to get worse".
Stabbed officer made mosque arrest
A police officer who was stabbed in the chest and stomach managed to arrest a mosque knifeman who had attacked three worshippers and shrugged off being hit by a Taser.
In Pictures: The G8 summit
Gerry forces Sammy into Mexican wave
Film review: World War Z
Pitt's zombie flick is surprisingly infectious
One Summer's Day 2013
We want you to get snapping!
Obama death bid fears - aircraft carriers on standby
In Pictures: Ulster Nightlife
Pubs, clubs and parties
In Pictures: The 'Big IF' concert in Botanic Gardens
Thousands turn out in the rain
Latest News
Tributes to 'genius' Gandolfini
Tributes have poured in for James Gandolfini, the American actor best known for his role as the mob boss in The Sopranos, who died on Wednesday at the age of 51.
Qatada deportation moves closer
The UK Government is expected to take its final steps towards ratifying a treaty designed to trigger the removal of radical cleric Abu Qatada from the country.
Film review: World War Z
With cities and countries overrun daily, former UN troubleshooter Gerry (Brad Pitt) manages to save his wife (Mireille Enos) and two daughters in a last-ditch chopper rescue from a Philadelphia rooftop.
Latest Sport
Corbisiero handed surprise start
England prop Alex Corbisiero was the surprise inclusion in the British and Irish Lions team named for Saturday's opening Test against Australia.
Australia name team to face the British and Irish Lions in first test
Australia have picked James O'Connor at fly-half for Saturday's opening Test against the British and Irish Lions at Suncorp Stadium with Kurtley Beale included on the bench.
Howley: Best to come from North
Rob Howley has declared that the British and Irish Lions have yet to see the best of George North after the Wales wing was passed fit for Saturday's first Test against Australia.
Latest Showbiz
EastEnders role for Jamie Lomas
The ratings war between EastEnders and Coronation Street will become a family affair when actor Jamie Lomas, whose wife Kym plays Weatherfield regular Michelle Connor, arrives in Albert Square.
Leech fired after colleague's coup
The Apprentice's first abdicating project manager Jason Leech has said if he had stayed in his role the rest of the team would have eaten him alive.
Woody launches tree-friendly paper
Woody Harrelson is putting his paper where his passions are.
