Prince and Kate to marry in April

Prince William and Kate Middleton will marry on Friday 29 April at Westminster Abbey, Clarence House says.

Vatican clarifies condom comment

The Vatican broadens the scope of Pope Benedict XVI's comments on the use of condoms, saying their use - by men or women - to prevent the spread of HIV/Aids could be seen as an act of "responsibility".

Coalition unveils migration cap

The UK caps at 21,700 the number of skilled workers from outside Europe allowed in next year - but excludes those moving within their firm to a UK post.

Church faces painful choices - Queen

The Queen speaks of the "difficult" and "painful" choices facing the Church of England as she formally opens the Church's general synod.

Pupils face 'uninspiring' lessons

Children are facing too many "dull and uninspiring" lessons, says the Ofsted annual report.

Rail fares up by 6.2% in new year

Travellers are facing an average rail fare rise of 6.2% in the new year, according to figures from the Association of Train Operating Companies.

Venables probation 'not to blame'

Probation officers could not have prevented Jon Venables from downloading images of child sex abuse, an inquiry finds.

US growth 'faster than thought'

The US economy grew at a much faster pace than initially thought in the third quarter, the Commerce Department says.

Pupil wins paintbrush injury case

A council is held responsible for an accident which left a 10-year-old pupil with "catastrophic" brain damage.

Cameron in three-day 2018 bid push

Prime Minister David Cameron will spend three days in Zurich next week lobbying on behalf of England's 2018 World Cup bid.

Borat's revenge - Kazakh director shoots film sequel

Erkin Rakishev films a sequel to Sacha Baron Cohen's comedy to "repair his country's image".