The government's refusal to allow expansion at London's main airports will damage the UK economy, according a Tory peer and former airline owner.

Australian PM Julia Gillard calls for an end to industrial action which has seen Qantas ground all its international and domestic flights.

Prime Minister David Cameron tells the BBC he has "every sympathy" for families struggling with tight budgets as prices continue to rise.

Owners of second homes could lose council tax discounts, under plans to be announced by the communities secretary on Monday.

Royal Mail strongly denies reports it has stopped giving first class mail priority over second class deliveries on Saturdays.

Outgoing president of the European Central Bank Jean-Claude Trichet warns the eurozone debt crisis is not over and calls for further action.

Australia's labour tribunal orders Qantas and unions to halt the dispute that stranded thousands of passengers, with some flights to resume in hours.

Russia says it hopes to resolve soon all outstanding differences with Georgia concerning its admission to the World Trade Organisation.