Individuals with assets of more than £1m face a new crackdown on tax avoidance, Lib Dem Treasury Chief Secretary Danny Alexander announces. - after his party leader calls for more taxes on the wealthy.

Households who owe their energy supplier up to £500 will be able to switch to cheaper deals, as part of measures to deal with rising prices.

China and Afghanistan sign a range of economic and security agreements after a surprise visit to Kabul from China's domestic security chief.