An undercover police probe into Liberal MP Sir Cyril Smith and other high-profile figures was scrapped after his arrest, the BBC learns.

Young people who attempt to travel to Syria to join Islamic State are "deeply misguided," Prime Minister David Cameron says.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he will not allow the creation of a Palestinian state if he is re-elected on Tuesday.

Prince Harry says he is looking forward to a "new chapter" in his life after Kensington Palace confirms he will leave the Army in June.

A US millionaire who was recorded in private appearing to confess to three killings is charged with murder and could face the death penalty.

The minimum wage will rise by 20p an hour to £6.70 and apprentices rates will jump by 20% to £3.30, the government announces.

Mental health services for children and young people in England need a "complete overhaul", the government will admit later.

Leading health experts are calling for pharmacists to step in to treat patients at every GP surgery in England to ease pressure on surgeries.