The defence investment plan will set out how billions will be spent on equipping the UK Armed Forces.

As a man who has held prime ministerial ambitions for years, Andy Burnham makes his dash for the door, political editor Chris Mason writes.

People in areas devastated by twin earthquakes say they need more support from the government.

Ministers will be given powers to recover costs from adults who have received asylum support under new laws.

An independent inquiry into England's maternity services has found "unacceptable racism and discrimination" is affecting patient safety.

Thousands of people from other African countries have left South Africa ahead of Tuesday's deadline set by anti-migrant groups.

The changes mean the 15-year starting sentence could be increased to 25 years to be in line with other murders.

As parts of Europe continue to swelter in record temperatures, higher temperatures could develop again across the UK later this week, as Simon King explains.

Three in five homes listed for sale since January remain on the market, says property portal Zoopla.

The blast at a residential building was "very likely an attack", Monaco's head of government tells AFP.