Almost half of the courtrooms handling the most serious criminal cases in the capital will be closed down by the Olympics, according to official plans.

A respected economic forecasting group says unemployment in most parts of the UK will continue to rise over the next five years, despite recent falls.

Chancellor George Osborne says his party will focus on the economy in the wake of local election defeats, amid fresh criticism from Tory MPs of the coalition's priorities.

Head teachers accuse England's chief inspector of schools of "bully boy tactics" against their profession.

Greece's centre-right leader, Antonis Samaras, says he cannot form a coalition, amid warnings from the EU that austerity measures must continue.

A shareholder seeking the dismissal of Yahoo's chief executive demands the internet firm hand over documents relating to his recruitment.

A chemical found in curry is to be tested for its ability to kill bowel cancer tumours in patients.

Asian markets dip on fears that the eurozone may have to rein in austerity measures seen as key to solving the debt crisis.