Hundreds of suspected tax avoiders are to receive letters in the coming weeks warning them that their financial affairs are facing special scrutiny.

Plans to scrap rules restricting street trading could lead to increased door-to-door cold calling, the Local Government Association warns.

Pope Benedict XVI is set to add six non-Europeans to the body of cardinal-electors who will choose his successor.

The government outlines plans to spend £7.6bn on cleaner energy by 2020, to be paid for through household bills, but delays a decision on long-term emissions targets.

The mother of Puerto Rican former boxing champion Hector Camacho says he is to be taken off life support, days after he was shot in the head.

A couple from South Yorkshire have had children removed from their care as foster parents because of their membership of the UK Independence Party.

Hannah Miley wins her second silver medal in as many days in the 800m freestyle at the European Short Course Championships.

Harry Redknapp tells BBC Sport he is close to becoming the new manager of Queens Park Rangers, saying it will be his toughest job.