Japan's economy grows by 1.0% between January and March compared with the previous three months, official figures show.

Most government websites will miss the UK's deadline for complying with EU regulations over cookies, the Cabinet Office tells the BBC.

Thousands of heart attacks and strokes could be prevented if the cholesterol-lowering drugs, statins, were more widely prescribed, research suggests.

Shares in French Connection fall as the fashion retailer issues a profits warning following a continued fall in sales.

Media organisations win a High Court battle over police orders to hand over copies of film of the evictions from the Dale Farm traveller site.

Matt Prior's rise from being dropped by England to becoming the best wicketkeeper-batsman in Test cricket

Striker Michael Owen reveals on Twitter that Manchester United have not offered him a new contract.

David Blunkett is calling for guide dog food to be exempt from VAT - saying it is a "far more serious issue than hot pasties".