The handling of child sexual exploitation cases by South Yorkshire Police was "inadequate", according to a major report.

The ash tree is likely to be wiped out in Europe, according to the largest-ever survey of the species.

Children in England and Wales who go missing are being left at risk of serious harm because of "unacceptable inconsistencies" in policing, a report by inspectors says.

Old boys' networks" are stopping women from getting into the boardroom in the UK's top companies, according to the equalities watchdog.

British Home Stores' creditors will on Wednesday vote on a deal that will determine the High Street retailer's future.

US presidential front-runners, Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump, continue their winning streaks, taking Arizona.

Belgium observes three days of mourning following bomb attacks in the capital Brussels that left 34 people dead and 250 wounded.

David Cameron will chair an emergency meeting to determine the UK's response to the Brussels attacks that left 34 people dead and 250 wounded.