Cannabis row drugs adviser sacked

The UK's chief drug adviser Professor David Nutt is sacked after criticising government policies on cannabis.

EU strikes climate funding deal

EU leaders agree a conditional deal to help other nations fight global warming, ahead of the Copenhagen climate summit.

New postal strike dates announced

The Communication Workers Union says all its members in the Royal Mail will strike on 6 and 9 November.

Couple's ransom demand 'expected'

A ransom demand for a British couple being held by Somali pirates is to be made later, the BBC learns.

Mandelson: Blair does want EU job

Tony Blair does want to be the first president of the European Council despite not publicly commenting, Lord Mandelson has told the BBC.

Husband jailed for killing wife

A man who killed his Vodafone executive wife after she admitted to having an affair is sentenced to nine years in jail.

Miliband must apologise - Cameron

David Cameron says the foreign secretary should apologise for comments about one of his allies in Europe.

'Whitewash' over cancer blunder

A ruling which allows a clinician who botched a teenage cancer patient's treatment to keep on working is branded a "whitewash".

Lloyds 'to pay government £2.5bn'

Lloyds Banking Group is prepared to pay nearly £2.5bn to avoid the Government Asset Protection Scheme, the BBC understands.

Father uses son's ashes in tattoo

A father from Herefordshire decides to use his son's ashes to tattoo a portrait of the child on his chest.

Death risk alluring, says prince

Prince Edward suggests on a trip to Australia that the risk of death attracts young people to the Duke of Edinburgh scheme.

The Doctor's final call - Tennant tells of his 'sad' farewell

Doctor Who actor David Tennant says he had to keep a "stiff upper lip" while filming his final scenes as the Time Lord.