Insurance claims for damage caused by the floods so far this winter will reach £1.3bn, the Association of British Insurers says.

Millions of current account customers are being advised to consider their options, following an increase in fees, and changes in interest rates.

Asian shares head lower on Monday as jitters from the sell-off in the markets last week continued to keep investors on edge.

The Community Union expects to meet bosses from Tata Steel this week amid reports of hundreds of potential job losses at the company's Port Talbot plant.

The leaders of the global Anglican communion are to confront their very different views on homosexuality when they meet in Canterbury later.

David Cameron will call for a "more mature" conversation about mental health as he gives details about how extra money for services in England will be spent.

Labour fears its annual income could fall by £6m as a result of legal changes to the way the party receives funding from the unions.

From Ziggy Stardust to Aladdin Sane and from dance classics to avant garde experimentation, the influence of chameleon musician, actor and style guru David Bowie has been widespread and lasting.