A single 30% rate of income tax is needed in order to boost growth in the UK, according to a report by a campaign group and business leaders.

With 100 days to go, organisers say the London 2012 Paralympics will be the "biggest ever", as tickets go back on sale.

The Mexican army says a leader of the Zetas drug cartel has been arrested for the killing of 49 people whose bodies were dumped by a roadside.

US President Obama wraps up a G8 summit saying that leaders agree economies must focus on jobs and growth to boost recovery.

Chelsea striker Fernando Torres wants talks with the club about his future after suffering the 'worst moments' of his career.

At least 40 people have been killed in a suicide bomb attack on soldiers in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, security sources say.

Tom Daley marks his return to the scene of his first European title with a personal best score to seal his second continental crown in Eindhoven.

Thousands of people left homeless by a powerful earthquake in northern Italy spend the night in shelters as aftershocks continue in the region.