Ephraim Mirvis is to become the UK's next chief rabbi, the Office of the Chief Rabbi confirms to the BBC.

Two senators backed by the US gun lobby call for changes to firearms laws, as the first victims of the Connecticut shootings are laid to rest.

A US man who admitted hacking into the email accounts of Scarlett Johansson, Christina Aguilera and others is jailed for 10 years.

Britain may miss the chance to build on its Olympic and Paralympic legacy, says the boss of the Sport and Recreation Alliance.

Planning permission was granted for 33,881 homes across England in July to September, according to figures from the Home Builders Federation (HBF).

Up to 3,000 vulnerable children in care in England and Wales are being failed by youth offending teams, a damning inspection report finds.

The Queen is expected to attend a cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street for the first time, later on Tuesday.

A commission of legal experts appointed by David Cameron and Nick Clegg to examine the case for a British Bill of Rights is due to publish its findings.