A man named by sources as serving Labour MP Eric Joyce has been arrested on suspicion of assault following a disturbance at the Palace of Westminster.

An extra £1 billion is being made available to businesses seeking support to create new jobs, the Government has announced.

The cost of treating and caring for patients with hip fractures could rise dramatically in the UK unless action is taken, according to a new report.

GPs have been overpaid millions of pounds for patients who have moved practice, died or been forced to leave the country, according to a new report.

The UK must not block moves which would effectively ban polluting "tar sands" for use as transport fuels in Europe, green groups have warned ahead of a key EU vote.

An investigation into claims that some doctors are granting women illegal abortions based on the sex of their unborn baby has been launched by the Department of Health.

Tourists face "rip-off charges" being imposed by some travel organisations, according to Which? Travel magazine.

The number of degree courses on offer at UK universities has been slashed by more than a quarter in the past six years, new research suggests.

More than a third of asylum seekers detained while their claims are being assessed are held for longer than three months before being removed, inspectors have said.

Tonia Couch and Sarah Barrow claimed Great Britain's first ever women's international diving medal after snatching bronze in the platform synchro at the FINA World Cup.

Charlie Mulgrew celebrated his first Scotland call-up with a wonderful strike in a 2-0 victory over Dunfermline at Parkhead which helped take Celtic 20 points clear of Rangers at the top of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League.

England internationals Owen Farrell and Mouritz Botha are among 18 players to have agreed contract extensions with Aviva Premiership champions Saracens.