Early intervention to tackle the threat of extremism can help prevent subsequent military deployments, shadow defence secretary Jim Murphy will say.

The UK's biggest insurer, Aviva, says motorists' premiums could be cut by an average of £60 a year by changing the system of whiplash claims.

Consumers are being warned against "predators" who entice them to cash in their pension fund before retirement, but charge high fees.

Snow hits parts of the UK, including northern England and Scotland, causing travel disruption.

Secure colleges could be introduced to improve the education given to young offenders as part of a shake-up of youth custody in England and Wales.

Three people are arrested in the US and accused of a conspiring to smuggle endangered black rhinoceros horns to China, prosecutors say.

American Airlines and US Airways are planning to form one of the world's biggest airlines, according to media and newswire sources.

A new emphasis on building justice and human rights alliances with countries in the fight against terrorism will be outlined by Foreign Secretary William Hague.