The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons welcomes the decision to withdraw a breast enhancement treatment used in "lunchtime boob jobs".

At-risk premature babies would benefit from being given milk-feeds earlier, a study has suggested.

Intel unveils 13 Ivy Bridge chips promising more processing power and less energy-use to help it head off Arm and AMD's challenges.

US retailing giant Wal-Mart is investigating allegations made in a New York Times article accusing its Mexican subsidiary of bribery.

The STUC accuses the UK and Scottish governments of failing to address youth unemployment, as it publishes new research.

The great variation in life expectancy among pensioners has been highlighted in a new study by the actuarial firm Towers Watson.

Chancellor George Osborne tells the BBC he wants to work with charities and donors to ensure Budget changes do not hit charities' income.

A team at Newcastle University is developing new technology - including a "Granny-Nav" - aimed at helping older drivers stay on the road.