Elderly council tenants could be allocated "house hunters" to help move them into smaller properties, under Government plans.The dedicated officers would offer assistance with...
Scientists hope to turn the tables on bedbugs after unravelling their genetic make-up.The bloodsucking insects have recently undergone a major resurgence around the world,...
A Tory MP has apologised in the Commons after inadvertently turning on his musical tie while making a speech.Nadhim Zahawi's red charity tie emitted...
Controversial American preacher Pastor Terry Jones has been barred from the United Kingdom, the Home Office said.The preacher sparked outrage when he announced plans...
Stocks suffered their largest one-day decline since November after financial companies reported steep drops in profits.Goldman Sachs Group said its earnings fell 53% in...
A bid by Labour to prevent the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) being scrapped has been defeated in the Commons.The party's call for Education Secretary...
Tunisia's new government has started to release prisoners and has moved to track down assets stashed overseas by its deposed president and his widely...
