Tighter rules on takeovers are needed to defend the interests of British business against "fund managers chasing the fast buck", the Labour leader says.

Consumer confidence in the UK was "at a low ebb" in December, according to the Nationwide Building Society.

A rising proportion of abortions worldwide put women's health at risk, as more are carried out without trained clinical help, a WHO report says.

David Beckham decides to remain at LA Galaxy after signing a new two-year deal with the club.

The unions for nurses and midwives toughen their stance in moving to "outright opposition" to the government's plans for the NHS in England.

Elderly people with dementia are more likely to suffer falls if they are given anti-depressants by care home staff, a study claims.

Britain has admitted being caught spying when Russia exposed its use of a fake rock in Moscow to hide electronic equipment.

With more children into science and maths, parents are increasingly feeling left behind, suggests a survey.