US aluminium giant Alcoa says that its net profits fell from a year ago as the company kicked off US earnings season.

The UK Border Agency is still failing in its "basic functions" in spite of efforts to overhaul it, MPs say.

Energy companies will be required to tell customers what their best deal is, in a move which ministers say could save households up to £100 a year.

Male giraffes' age can be estimated by looking at the colour of their coats, according to researchers.

The prospect of senior ministers having to publish their tax returns moves a step closer after it emerges David Cameron supports the idea in principle.

More than half of the UK population cannot see the stars clearly because of light pollution, campaigners say.

An advert featuring actor Vinnie Jones carrying out CPR is cleared by a watchdog following complaints he performed the technique incorrectly.

Treating stroke in specialised ambulances en route to hospital is feasible and could boost the number of patients who receive life-saving therapy, experts believe.