Peers vote in favour of outlawing discrimination in the UK on the grounds of caste, defeating the government.

Controversial regulations governing the contracting out of services in the NHS will be withdrawn and re-written amid growing concerns about increasing competition, the government says.

New York's Dow Jones share index sets a new all-time high, returning to levels not seen since before the global financial crisis.

Former Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Imperial Commander is out of next week's race with a lung infection but could run at Aintree in April.

Rory McIlroy admits he was wrong to pull out of the Honda Classic midway through his second round last week.

Chancellor George Osborne is due to fly to Brussels, determined to fight plans to curb bankers' bonuses, but EU finance ministers look likely to approve the proposals.

Plans to make further savings to the £2bn legal aid bill in England and Wales, taking in criminal cases, are announced by Justice Secretary Chris Grayling.

Thomson cancels plans to start services using Boeing's 787 Dreamliner planes in May, transferring long-haul passengers to its 767 aircraft.