The idea of a UK flying-ant day, an annual event when swarms of flying ants emerge and take to the air in mass mating flights, is a "myth", scientists say.

Visiting a doctor for a check-up is unlikely to lead to a condition needing treatment being identified, but may cause undue stress, say researchers.

David Cameron's former policy chief calls for profit-making firms to be brought in to run England's persistently failing schools.

Up to 500,000 disabled people and their families could lose out under the government's planned Universal Credit, a report for a number of charities says.

The UK government is accused of inconsistency in its dealing with other countries' over human rights, with MPs citing the stance over sporting events.

Senior cabinet members will meet later to formulate a policy for dealing with the UK's future energy demands, amid calls for a review of current prices.

A suicide car bomber injures Afghan-Nato military base in eastern Paktia province, with a number of Afghan casualties reported.

Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) moves a step closer to being a private company by withdrawing from a government scheme that insures the bank's riskiest assets.