The NHS in England is to offer pregnant women their own "personal budgets", worth at least £3,000, so they can pick and choose the care they receive.

Chocolate maker Mars recalls Mars and Snickers bars in Germany after bits of plastic are found in a product.

England footballer Adam Johnson says his world was "turned upside down" when he was arrested on suspicion of sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl.

Mining giant BHP Billiton has posted a huge half-year net loss of $5.67bn (£4bn) and warned that weak commodity prices will continue.

Air pollution is contributing to about 40,000 early deaths a year in the UK, doctors have said.

Investment in new offshore oil and gas projects is collapsing despite cost-cutting efforts, according to an industry report.

Stoke offers to pay off maths' teachers tuition fees to attract talented graduates and improve GCSE results

Planned council tax rises will not bring in enough money to cover the rising cost of social care, local authorities in England warn.