The father of a British boy kidnapped in Pakistan returns to the UK against the wishes of the country's police, the BBC learns.

Talks between BA and the Unite union aimed at averting strike action by cabin crew break down without agreement.

Ministers will have to cut back all but the most essential projects to meet a funding shortfall, a former defence chief warns.

Two women raped by their father over 25 years - bearing nine of his children - are given a public apology by the authorities.

A British poker champion accused of killing his wife and dumping her body in a US national park will find out in April if he is to be extradited.

Gordon Brown warns of economic storms ahead but vows not to "let you down" as the date of the Budget is announced.

The Tories allege ministers plan to cut the number of uniformed officers despite a pledge to protect front line police.

A 30-year-old Tyneside man has been charged with a series of terror offences, police said.

Police searching for a Dundee mother-of-three who went missing two weeks ago believe they have found her body.

Parents with buggies who take up wheelchair spaces on buses face a crackdown in a government campaign to improve passengers' experiences.

Mystery surrounds the deaths of 75 starlings which fell from the sky on to the driveway of a Somerset house.

Wayne Rooney scores twice in another irresistible display as Manchester United ease into the Champions League quarter-finals at AC Milan's expense.