Oxfam is to receive the Freedom of Oxford where it was founded 70 years ago.

Police used an unsuitable level of force before the death of of a schizophrenic man in custody, an inquest jury finds.

A law which makes it harder for councils and housing associations to evict tenants for failing to pay their rent is in place.

Eight female Olympic players are accused of not "using best efforts to win" - as British gold medal hopes focus on rowing and cycling.

Celebrated US author and political commentator Gore Vidal has died at his home in Los Angeles, aged 86, his family says.

French bank Societe Generale reports a sharp fall in profits as the economic slowdown across Europe hits trading at its investment banking arm.

Retailer Next makes a small increase to its full-year profit target after it reports a rise in half-year sales.

The Mayor of London Boris Johnson is left dangling on a zip wire for several minutes when it stops working at an Olympic live screen event.