The government outlines plans to give tax breaks to companies involved in the UK's shale gas industry, but faces criticism from environmentalists.

A pick-up in activity among first-time buyers has put the brakes on increases in the cost of renting a home in England and Wales, a survey suggests.

The heatwave warning is raised to "level three" by the Met Office for south-west England and the West Midlands.

The UK economy has seen a £9.9bn boost in trade and investment from hosting the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, research suggests.

Around 500,000 people in the UK face poor health or disability after being treated for cancer, says a report from Macmillan Cancer Support.

Puffins in a habitat in Northumberland are making a comeback despite thousands having perished in severe winter storms, a census shows.

Discus thrower Traves Smikle becomes the latest Jamaican athlete to test positive for a banned substance.

The OECD launches a plan to stop multinational firms exploiting national tax rules to minimise their tax bills.