The chancellor has called a meeting to discuss how the second part of the Help to Buy scheme - which is aimed at enabling more people to buy their homes - will work.

The coldest spring in more than 50 years is taking its toll on Scotland’s seabirds with colony numbers down by up to 87%.

Events are due to be held across Glasgow to mark the one-year countdown to the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

Third Point LLC, the hedge fund headed by activist investor Daniel Leob, agrees to reduce its stake in Yahoo.

Gatwick Airport announces its preferred location for a second runway.

Keri-Anne Payne criticises the overly aggressive tactics used by her rivals after finishing 14th at the World Championships.

A 44-year-old man is charged with the murder of PC Keith Blakelock at Broadwater Farm, London, in 1985.

Andre Villas-Boas says he is counting on Gareth Bale to stay at Tottenham, amid reports that he is set to join Real Madrid.