Police officers will receive specialist advice on how to spot patterns of domestic abuse under new guidance.

China to invest in Hinkley Point nuclear plant as Chancellor George Osborne announces UK guarantee for £2bn deal.

Plans to build one million new homes in England by 2020 have been set out by the government, as the scale of the housing crisis is revealed in a BBC Inside Out investigation.

Vulnerable children in the UK are too often shuttled between foster homes, making their problems worse, according to research by a charity.

The dignity, heath and wellbeing of older people and those with disabilities in England are in danger, health and care groups warn.

Nick Clegg is set to return to the spotlight to warn that a vote to leave the EU would risk tearing the United Kingdom apart.

World Rugby's chief medical officer tells the BBC the sport's rules may have to change to reduce concussions.

Chancellor George Osborne pledges £7m to strengthen cultural ties between the UK and Britain.