Mining giant BHP Billiton says its chief executive Marius Kloppers will retire in May, and will be replaced by Andrew Mackenzie.

Nick Clegg refuses to reveal government estimates of the number of Romanian and Bulgarian migrants expected in the UK when restrictions are lifted.

The amount of money lent to UK homebuyers fell last month to the lowest level in nine months, says the Council of Mortgage Lenders.

A former policeman is being investigated over claims he "acted on behalf" of Jimmy Savile before the late TV presenter was interviewed about sexual assault allegations.

Collapsed music and DVD retailer HMV is to close a further 37 stores, affecting 464 jobs.

An "anti-cookery" political party represented by an "Italian takeaway chef" called Mr Mozzarella received more than £72,000 in donations.

A quarter of applications to set up free schools in England over the past two years were from faith-based organisations, official data shows.

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg defends Lib Dem plans for a mansion tax after an angry homeowner said the tax could force his family out of their home.