David Cameron says the government will bring forward proposals for a transferable tax allowance for married couples and civil partners "shortly".

Fred scores twice either side of a Neymar strike as Brazil beat Spain to win their third straight Confederations Cup.

About 50,000 tonnes of plastic recycling material and a factory unit are on fire in Smethwick in the West Midlands.

An extra vaccination is being given to babies in England to protect them against a common vomiting and diarrhoea bug.

The prime minister has been warned by advisers that he will not be able to block proposals for a big increase in MPs' salaries, the BBC understands.

The number of sexual offences recorded by police rose by more than 9% after revelations about Jimmy Savile emerged, figures obtained by the BBC show.

When Brazil are together, as fans and a team, they are more than a match for anyone, says BBC Sport's Ben Smith

With the European Union Championships beginning on Monday, BBC Sport assesses the British contenders and their medal prospects