The Tories' chief fundraiser admits arranging a House of Lords dinner for American Express customers in exchange for a charity donation.

The US and Russian leaders call for an immediate end to violence in Syria, at their first meeting since Vladimir Putin became president again.

Roy Hodgson insists England will not simply play for the draw they need against Ukraine to reach the Euro 2012 quarter-finals.

World number three Lee Westwood plans to move to the United States to increase his chances of winning an elusive major.

Access to NHS care, including knee and hip operations, is being restricted, data from trusts suggest.

Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi is beginning a visit to the UK during which she will address both Houses of Parliament.

Microsoft has shown off its own-brand family of tablets dubbed Surface which will help it challenge Apple's dominant iPad.

Some people are not saving enough for their retirement owing to a lack of confidence about pension investments, a survey suggests.