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Microsoft U-turn on Xbox limits Jun 20 2013

Microsoft has rolled back a much-criticised requirement that its forthcoming Xbox One gaming console be regularly connected to the internet, and made clear that there will be no limitations on sharing games.Read

Too many mental patients in cells Jun 20 2013

Too many people suffering from mental disorders are being locked up in police custody rather than being protected in hospitals, a joint inspection has found.Read

'National Service Teachers' call Jun 20 2013

An army of top teachers should be deployed in schools that are failing their poorest pupils, according to Sir Michael Wilshaw.Read

Baby antibiotics 'link to eczema' Jun 20 2013

The use of antibiotics in the first 12 months of life may increase the chance of developing eczema by up to 40%, according to a new study.Read

Children 'bearing brunt' of war Jun 20 2013

Harrowing pictures of child refugees fleeing the civil war in Syria have been released by the charity Save the Children.Read

Treasury 'considering Lloyds sale' Jun 19 2013

The Treasury is "actively considering" steps to return partially state-owned Lloyds Bank to the private sector, and may offer some shares to the public, Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne announced.Read

Life peerage for Sir Mervyn King Jun 19 2013

Outgoing Bank of England governor Sir Mervyn King is being made a peer, Downing Street confirmed.Read

UK 'morally in very parlous state' Jun 19 2013

Britain is in a "very parlous state" morally because of a lack of vision about what kind of society we want, the Archbishop of Canterbury has said.Read

RM staff back rivals' mail boycott Jun 19 2013

Royal Mail workers have voted in favour of boycotting competitors' mail and have massively rejected the Government's controversial plan to privatise the company.Read

Duchess opts for a natural birth Jun 19 2013

The Duchess of Cambridge is planning a natural birth for her baby but does not know if it will be a girl or a boy, sources have said.Read

Police urged to probe 'cover-up' Jun 19 2013

Police have been asked to launch an investigation into the allegations of a cover-up at the health regulator, it has emerged.Read

Deputy Speaker denies sex claims Jun 19 2013

Commons Deputy Speaker Nigel Evans has continued to deny sex crime allegations after being questioned by police over fresh claims.Read

Health cover-up staff face action Jun 19 2013

Individuals involved in a cover-up at a health watchdog could face disciplinary action and other sanctions, Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has told the House of Commons.Read

Karzai threat to Taliban peace deal Jun 19 2013

Afghanistan's president has disrupted plans for peace talks between America and the Taliban by threatening a boycott.Read

Brady still psychotic, says doctor Jun 19 2013

Moors Murderer Ian Brady remains "chronically psychotic" and should remain in a hospital setting for treatment, his mental health tribunal has heard.Read

Family delight at Iraq court ruling Jun 19 2013

Families of British soldiers killed and injured fighting in Iraq have been given the go-ahead to bring compensation claims against the Government.Read

Mail staff vote for rivals' boycott Jun 19 2013

Royal Mail workers have voted in favour of boycotting competitors' mail and have massively rejected the Government's controversial plan to privatise the company.Read

Reckless bankers could face jail Jun 19 2013

The Government will legislate to ensure reckless bank bosses can be jailed and bonuses can be clawed back, David Cameron has said.Read

Starr 'hopes name will be cleared' Jun 19 2013

The lawyer for Freddie Starr said the performer is hopeful he will soon be able to clear his name after being investigated for alleged sexual offences.Read