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

The man most likely to be the next prime minister says his devolution plans would "drive good growth in every postcode".

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

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

At least 1,700 people are known to have been killed in the disaster but hope remains that others can continue to be found alive.

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

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

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.