Some 80 Royal Marines are on standby off the coast of Yemen to assist with the possible evacuation of British civilians, the BBC has learned.

Thousands of passengers are facing disruption to their journeys to and from London Waterloo due to signalling problems.

Retail sales dipped in May as a result of customers' unwillingness to spend, say retailers.

David Cameron is to set out "five guarantees" for the future of the NHS as details emerge of when changes to controversial proposed reforms will be considered.

Those aged between 30 and 50 are falling behind older people in saving for retirement, according to an annual pensions report.

Over 70% of NHS trusts and care providers are failing to offer infertile couples three chances at IVF, a report finds.

One in five UK women are putting themselves at risk of cervical cancer because they decline the offer of a smear test, figures reveal.

Tiny traceable backpacks are being attached to cuckoos to find out where they go, and why their numbers may be declining.