British Gas says it is simplifying its tariffs after acknowledging a lack of public trust in the energy industry.

Up to a fifth of councils in England may not accept the government's offer to help pay for a freeze in council tax next year, a survey suggests.

A 24-hour general strike against tax hikes and government spending cuts in Portugal takes hold as flights are grounded and public transport halted.

Afghan children whose asylum claims have failed may be sent back to Kabul by the UK from next year.

Egypt's ruling military apologises for the deaths of some 35 protesters in clashes with police, as unrest in Cairo and other cities enters its sixth day.

The band Elbow are behind the BBC's soundtrack for the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Ex-motorsport head Max Mosley tells an inquiry of his outrage at an article falsely saying an orgy he went to was Nazi-themed.

The police watchdog says it is "disappointing" members of a panel set up to oversee its inquiry into Mark Duggan's shooting recently quit.