US Ryder Cup wildcard Brandt Snedeker holds his nerve to win the PGA Tour Championship by three shots from England's Justin Rose.

The government is to put £1bn into a bank designed to increase lending to businesses, Vince Cable will tell the Lib Dem conference

A high street bank agrees to write off millions of pounds in debts owed by 27 schools that fell victim to a large-scale equipment leasing rip-off.

A review of cases where people with a mental illness died or were injured in police custody is launched by the Metropolitan Police.

British actor Damian Lewis wins an Emmy for best actor in a drama for his performance in the Homeland series, as Maggie Smith wins an award for her role in Downton Abbey.

Households with pre-payment meters who owe up to £500 to their energy supplier will be able to switch to cheaper deals with another firm under a move by regulator Ofgem.

A lorry driver in southern Brazil is rescued by passers-by after an accident that left him hanging over the edge of a high bridge.

Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg says parents should be able to use their pension schemes to help their children buy a first home.