The UK is in line to become the first country to allow an IVF technique using DNA from three people, in a bid to eliminate serious genetic disorders.

The British & Irish Lions will secure a historic series win if they can defeat Australia in Saturday's second Test.

Rupert Murdoch's media empire, News Corporation, officially separates into two companies, splitting its publishing arm from its entertainment division.

The collapse of High Street retailers has left unsecured creditors such as suppliers and customers being owed £2bn, research suggests.

Nottingham hosts the national celebration on Armed Forces Day, with hundreds of events planned across the UK.

Britain's Laura Robson makes Wimbledon's third round for the first time with an impressive win over Mariana Duque-Marino.

EU leaders end their summit in Brussels by agreeing to put 6bn euros into youth training schemes and promote lending to credit-starved small businesses.

The Arctic Monkeys close the first night of the 2013 Glastonbury Festival, after a day which also featured performances from Jake Bugg, Rita Ora and Dizzee Rascal.