Encouraging older people to downsize to smaller homes could backfire and worsen the housing shortage for first-time buyers, argues a report.

Google's executive chairman Eric Schmidt says he is "perplexed" by the on-going debate over the company's tax contributions in the UK, and that it is up to the government to reform tax policy, not firms.

EU foreign ministers are to discuss British and French calls for them to ease sanctions against Syria so weapons can be supplied to the rebels.

Three man arrested in south London on Saturday in connection with the murder of Drummer Lee Rigby have been released on bail, Scotland Yard says.

Five severely disabled stroke patients show signs of recovery following the injection of stem cells into their brain.

Former Crimewatch presenter Nick Ross issues a statement defending himself against criticism over comments he made about rape.

Angelina Jolie's aunt dies of breast cancer, nearly two weeks after the Hollywood star said she had had a double mastectomy to avoid such a fate.

Crystal Palace boss Ian Holloway says reaching the Premier League would have a profound impact on the club's future.