Panasonic shares surge after the firm swings back into profit and says a weak Japanese currency is helping improve business conditions.

Former cabinet minister Chris Huhne admits perverting the course of justice over claims his ex-wife Vicky Pryce took speeding points for him a decade ago.

A skeleton found beneath a Leicester car park is confirmed by archaeologists as that of English king Richard III.

The estate of late British painter Lucian Freud bequeaths a portrait by Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot to the nation, under the government's acceptance in lieu scheme.

A leader of Ireland's Muslims warns that the discovery of pork DNA in halal products could damage the reputation of Irish meat.

A Pakistani schoolgirl who was shot by the Taliban says she wants to help provide access to education for all children.

BBC Radio 5 live's Mark Pougatch hosts a horse racing special, looking at the achievements of 17-times champion jockey AP McCoy

British Swimming reveal Rebecca Adlington's long-term coach is to head up the GB programme leading to Rio 2016.