Scotland Yard will "bring their expertise" to the search for missing Madeleine McCann, the Home Office says.

Campaigners hand in a petition at Downing Street calling for a criminal inquiry into human deaths linked to mad cow disease.

The Football Association appoints a leading QC to review allegations of misconduct by Fifa officials during England's failed 2018 World Cup bid.

Irish teen twins Jedward will compete at the Eurovision Song Contest in Germany after winning through the semi-final stage on Thursday night.

Nick Watney hits a sensational eight-under-par 64 to take the first-round lead at the Players Championship.

A watchdog has criticised the way the UK Border Agency uses intelligence to tackle illegal immigration.

A man appears in court in connection with an alleged attack on Celtic's Neil Lennon during his team's win against Hearts.

Three virtuoso violinists are recognised at this year's Classic Brit Awards, held at London's Royal Albert Hall.