Former Archbishop of Canterbury Lord Carey criticises Church of England bishops who opposed the government's cap on benefits in the Lords.

Apple reports record-breaking £8.36bn profits for the three months to 31 December 2011, up 118% from the same period last year.

Eating fried food is not bad for the heart, as long as you use olive or sunflower oil to make it, experts suspect.

The government savings body, National Savings & Investments, cuts the interest rate on its main savings account, the Direct Saver, to 1.5%.

Ticks that can transmit Lyme disease may be more prevalent in the UK than realised, say researchers who have found out how many pet dogs harbour them.

The World Economic Forum gets underway, with worries about the eurozone and the global economy taking centre stage.

One of Britain's oldest native dog breeds - the English Setter - is at risk of extinction, says the UK Kennel Club.

Pressure is building on ministers over the NHS reforms in England after a critical report by MPs has added to the mounting concerns.