Plans to create a template for "no-frills" savings products in a bid to simplify the market are outlined by the UK government.

The way prisoners on remand are held should be changed to improve fairness and reduce costs, the Chief Inspector of Prisons says.

At least 16 people are injured in Egypt after Muslims attack a Christian church and homes near Cairo, in the latest outbreak of sectarian violence.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is to make his first visit to Britain for seven years when he arrives on an unofficial trip.

David Cameron is to announce the setting-up of a £10m science research centre on the site of the Olympic drug-testing laboratories.

Princess Benedikte of Denmark visits Northampton to mark strong trade links between her country and the town..

A massive scientific drilling mission off Antarctica's eastern coast turns up evidence of palm trees during a warm period 53 million years ago.

Exercise and behavioural therapies are the most cost-effective and successful ways to treat Chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as ME, an analysis shows.