The Ministry of Justice announces it is to ban referral fees in personal injury claims in an attempt to curb the UK's "compensation culture".

The star of My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding, Paddy Doherty, is crowned the winner of Channel 5's Celebrity Big Brother.

Prime Minister David Cameron is to explain how the government intends to create an education system based on "real excellence".

The Rugby World Cup begins in New Zealand, Andy Murray faces John Isner in the US Open quarter-finals, plus more.

Japan's economy contracted more severely in the second quarter than was initially estimated, latest government data shows.

First practice for the Italian Grand Prix is under way with Red Bull's championship leader Sebastian Vettel looking to move closer to the title this weekend.

Chinese online retailer Jingdong Mall considers a share sale in the US next year that could be among the biggest internet IPOs.

New Zealand opens the Rugby World Cup, described by Prime Minister John Key as the biggest event his country has staged.