Plans to award MPs a pay rise of more than £7,500 are "utterly incomprehensible" and should be reconsidered, Treasury Minister Danny Alexander says.

The majority of the 13 million people classed as living in poverty in the UK are in work, a charity's report suggests.

Two of the biggest energy firms, EDF and British Gas, call for more government co-operation and speak out against a price freeze on bills amid a backlash over rising prices.

Greek lawmakers pass the 2014 budget, which predicts a return to growth after six straight years of painful recession.