The cost of renting a home in England and Wales rose again in May as tenants faced charges that were 3.5% higher than a year earlier, a survey says.

Labour is considering giving councils more powers to make landowners go through with building projects, in an effort to tackle England's housing shortage.

The extra risk of dying for people with diabetes has fallen sharply since the mid-1990s, a study suggests.

Judges in England and Scotland are being asked to explain why they believe someone is unfit to work, in a move ministers hope will improve the decision-making process on benefits.

Taking daily iron supplements during pregnancy can reduce the risk of having a small baby and becoming anaemic, says research from Harvard University.

Samsung reveals a tablet that runs both Microsoft's Windows 8 and Google's Android operating systems, unveiling it at an event in London.

A rodent that never gets cancer could hold the key to preventing or treating malignant tumours, say scientists.

The SNP's Mark McDonald wins the Aberdeen Donside Holyrood by-election which was held after the death of MSP Brian Adam.