A British soldier shot dead by a rogue member of the Afghan National Army is named by the Ministry of Defence as 23-year-old Sapper Richard Walker.

Fire crews in south-east Australia work around to clock to tackle bushfires ahead of a new hot spell forecast for the weekend.

The Pensions Regulator plans to ensure higher standards for the running of defined contribution pension schemes.

A change to the way inflation is measured is set to be announced on Thursday, which is likely to affect how changes in rail fares and pensions are calculated.

The rising number of schools in England with academy status could fuel rather than improve social segregation, says an Academies Commission report.

Plans to help young people in England improve their preparation for the world of work are unveiled.

The film world awaits the announcement of the 85th Academy Award nominations ahead of the Oscars ceremony next month.

Tiny hairs in the ear which detect sounds have been regenerated to reverse deafness for the first time, say US researchers in the journal Neuron.