Foreign businessmen with "strong links" to the UK will get extra help to expedite their visa applications under a new Home Office scheme.

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini is right to be optimistic but now has time to ponder their Champions League weaknesses.

A four-year-old who died after being attacked by a pet dog is described by neighbours as a sweet little girl.

New data from the World Meteorological Organization says that atmospheric levels of CO2 and methane have broken new records.

Prime Minister David Cameron dismisses Labour leader Ed Miliband's claim that NHS accident and emergency services in England are in "crisis".

Two students who won a fancy dress competition dressed as the Twin Towers are condemned by university and students' union bosses.

Scientists have studied the fluid dynamics of urine "splashback", with hygiene implications for men and women.

England name Michael Carberry and Chris Tremlett in the side for their Ashes warm-up game against Australia A in Hobart.