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Teen becomes 18th London murder victim

A male youth has become the 18th teenager to be killed in London this year after dying from stab wounds.

Judge considers UK role for sharia law

A senior judge has said British legal practices could incorporate sharia law for mediation purposes.

French student murder police follow up 25 calls

Detectives investigating the "horrific" murder of two French exchange students say they are following up 25 calls from members of the public after a witness appeal.

Sats result delays blamed on 'technical difficulties'

Thousands of schoolchildren will not receive their Sat results on time, the government has announced.

No formal complaint from England 'sex attack victim'

The woman at the centre of sexual assault allegations made against four England rugby players has confirmed she will not be making a formal complaint.

Barratt Developments to cut 1,000 jobs

Barratt Developments has announced it is in consultation with staff over the potential of large scale job losses at the company.

Trio in court over Ben stabbing

Three men are due to appear in court over the fatal stabbing of London teenager Ben Kinsella.

Bradford & Bingley seeks �400m rights issue

Troubled lender Bradford & Bingley has announced it will return to its original rights issue plans, following the withdrawal of a potential US investor.

John Lewis sales slip 8.3%

Sales at high street bellwether John Lewis have fallen dramatically, suggesting tough times ahead for the UK's high streets.

FTSE 100 down

The FTSE 100 dropped 0.83 per cent in the first hour of trading today.

Badger cull to curb cattle TB 'rejected'

A cull of badgers in England to control the spread of TB in cattle will not go ahead, ministers have reportedly decided.

Origin dismisses BG �6.7bn offer

Australian energy group has told shareholders to reject a £6.7 billion bid from the UK's BG Group.

'No foul play' over hospitalised senior spy

One of Britain's most senior spies is seriously ill in hospital, but police believe Alex Allan has not been deliberately targeted.

Brits 15% worse off than 5 years ago

UK households are now 15 per cent worse off than five years ago, according to a now report.

Recorded crime costing �15 billion a year

Recorded crime in England, Wales and Northern Ireland cost nearly £15 billion last year.