France, Belgium and Luxembourg approve a plan to secure the future of the troubled bank Dexia, following fears it could go bankrupt.

The chief executive of Royal Bank of Scotland is being asked by an MP to explain restrictions it has put on using cash machines for some customers.

Nominations open for BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year, as the award celebrates its 10-year anniversary.

Recent harsh winters in the the UK and northern Europe could be linked to unexpected variations in the Sun's ultraviolet rays, scientists find.

Wales coach Warren Gatland should have another fully fit squad to choose from for their World Cup semi-final against France in Auckland on Saturday.

The first head of the UK's incoming National Crime Agency (NCA) will be Keith Bristow, currently chief constable of Warwickshire.

Public health experts issue a warning about the health of people in Greece in the wake of the financial crisis.

Labour Party members were wrong to boo at the mention of Tony Blair's name during the party conference, deputy leader Harriet Harman tells the BBC.