Many vocational business qualifications fail to develop pupils' understanding of the subject, Ofsted inspectors warn.

Newcastle students are having the contents of their waste-bin photographed and sent to Facebook

The London 2012 Olympic torch has been unveiled as a slim three-sided form of perforated golden metal, light enough for young torchbearers to carry.

Eight men are charged over allegations of child sex trafficking in Rochdale following a three-year investigation by Greater Manchester Police.

Andy Murray hopes his suspect ankle stands up to the demands of competitive singles when he takes on Xavier Malisse in the second round of the Aegon Championships on Wednesday.

US police say they want to search a house where they believe there is a mass grave containing up to 30 bodies in rural east Texas.

The poorest pensioner households cut their food spending during very cold spells of weather to cover the cost of heating, a report says.

David Cameron outlines "real changes" to controversial NHS reforms in England, including more say for hospital doctors and nurses and limits on competition.