The coalition made a mistake in cutting back capital spending when it came into office, Nick Clegg says.

Ukraine signs a major shale gas deal with Royal Dutch Shell - a move seen as an attempt by Kiev to reduce its dependency on Russian gas imports.

The formula used by the NHS to decide which drugs should be funded is "flawed" and should be scrapped, researchers say.

Mistle thrushes have disappeared from UK gardens at a "staggering" rate, according to the RSPB.

Women smoking nowadays are far more likely to die as a result of their habit than they were in the 1960s, according to a new study.

New laws to tackle aggressive bailiffs will be introduced next year in England and Wales, the government announces.

US Senator John Kerry warns a failure of a Middle East two-state solution would be "disastrous", at his confirmation hearing as secretary of state.

A warehouse in the US city of Chicago which was engulfed in ice after firefighters extinguished a blaze there on Wednesday is again on fire.