Russian officials say they will veto a new draft UN Security Council resolution on Syria if it is put to a vote on Friday, diplomats say.

Energy Secretary Chris Huhne finds out later whether he will face charges over claims his ex-wife accepted a penalty for speeding on his behalf.

Harry Redknapp's admission of lying to a News of the World reporter is "extremely telling", a court is told.

Lib Dem minister Ed Davey is named the new energy and climate change secretary following Chris Huhne's resignation, while Norman Lamb takes over his role as business minister.

Apple is granted a suspension of a sales ban imposed on some of its iPads and iPhones in Germany.

The Queen launches a project to plant six million trees native to Britain, creating new woods across the country to mark her Diamond Jubilee.

A family justice system change giving children legal rights to maintain relationships with both parents after separation attracts criticism.

The UK will enter recession in the first half of the year as households continue to cut back, says the National Institute of Economic and Social Research.