Former Deputy Prime Minister Lord Prescott says he is backing Andy Burnham to be the next leader of the Labour Party.

James DeGale beats Andre Dirrell on points to become the first Briton to win Olympic gold and a pro world title.

Swedish singer Mans Zelmerlow triumphs at this year's Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, beating Russia's Polina Gagarina.

One of Ireland's most senior Catholic clerics calls for the Church to take a "reality check" following the country's overwhelming vote in favour of same-sex marriage.

Government ministers will face a further five years of frozen pay, Prime Minister David Cameron says.

A murder investigation is launched after the bodies of a man, a woman and a girl are found at a property in Oxfordshire.

One of Europe's most senior politicians warns David Cameron to make a positive case for Europe if he wants successful negotiations with other leaders.

The apprenticeship system in Britain is "failing" and needs reform to address youth unemployment, a new report commissioned by the Local Government Association says.