India has announced that it will allow investment from Pakistan in what is seen as a boost for bilateral economic ties.

A man jailed for leading the Rochdale sex grooming gang is jailed concurrently for a further 22 years for 30 child rape offences.

The way prisoners on remand are held should be changed to improve fairness and reduce costs, the Chief Inspector of Prisons says.

BBC digital stations 1Xtra and Radio 4 Extra record their biggest listening figures in the latest Rajar report.

At least 16 people are injured in Egypt after Muslims attack a Christian church and homes near Cairo, in the latest outbreak of sectarian violence.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is to make his first visit to Britain for seven years when he arrives on an unofficial trip.

David Cameron is to announce the setting-up of a £10m science research centre on the site of the Olympic drug-testing laboratories.

Princess Benedikte of Denmark visits Northampton to mark strong trade links between her country and the town..