The Bank of England announces plans to expand a lending scheme designed to help businesses and households.

Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes says his side have played "extraordinary football" this season after they thrash Barcelona 4-0.

Clashes in China's restive Xinjiang region leave 21 people dead, including police, the local government says.

World number five Stephen Maguire suffers a shock 10-9 defeat by Dechawat Poomjaeng in the World Championship.

The home secretary will make a statement to MPs later about the fight to deport Abu Qatada after the Appeal Court refused to refer his case to the Supreme Court.

The number of jobs in the UK requiring a degree has overtaken the total of posts not needing any qualifications, an employment survey suggests.

Australian police say they have arrested and charged a "self-proclaimed leader" of the hacking group LulzSec.

Hundreds of Europeans are fighting with rebel forces in Syria - and could pose a threat when they return, says the EU's anti-terror chief.