Rent arrears are becoming the fastest-growing debt problem in the UK, according to the Money Advice Trust.

Figures suggesting £13.2bn was written off by the government in 2011 due to fraud, errors and legal claims are "staggering", says a committee of MPs.

The US state department says it is considering all options, including sanctions, towards Ukraine after riot police moved in on protesters.

Two people from London are charged over the suspected theft of £1m from two banks.

Inspectors reveal a catalogue of failings at some GP practices in England with drugs stored incorrectly and rooms so dirty they had maggots.

Australia's High Court has overturned legislation allowing gay marriage in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), rendering 27 gay marriages invalid.

All patients in a coma or vegetative state should have access to specialist care, according to new guidelines.

Shadow chancellor Ed Balls rushes from a children's Christmas party to vote in the House of Commons, dressed as Father Christmas, according to MPs.