The deputy leader of the Liberal Democrats, Simon Hughes, is set to be appointed as a so-called "special advocate" for access to education.

Thousands of homes and businesses in Northern Ireland are still without water as leaks caused by the thaw put pressure on the system.

Nigerian faith leaders accuse politicians of using religion to fuel sectarian violence in Jos, where 80 people have died in recent unrest.

Thunderbirds and musical theatre are among the topics to be celebrated by Royal Mail commemorative stamps during 2011.

Unemployment is causing increased levels of mental health problems among young people, a Prince's Trust survey says.

Credit card users will have a better chance of avoiding being surprised by sudden interest rate increases under new rules.

Unemployment will increase to 2.7 million and average earnings will rise by 2% in 2011, says a leading business group.

NI Water officials are due to meet as 40,000 people across Northern Ireland struggle to cope without water supplies.