Carmaker Nissan is to build a new model at its Sunderland factory, a move that will create 2,000 jobs.

Protesters should not always be charged with offences at demonstrations, according to guidance for prosecutors.

The government is to introduce further concessions on its controversial health bill for England, in an effort to assuage Liberal Democrat concerns.

The fringes of Antarctica are being invaded by alien plants and tiny animals, scientists have found, with the average visitor carrying 9.5 seeds

More evidence on the long-term safety and effectiveness of total knee replacements is needed, according to a researchers.

Councils which get more mothers breastfeeding and improve parenting skills are to get extra funds under a trial scheme.

From Tuesday London's Air Ambulance is carrying blood supplies - the first service in the UK to do so.

Labour leader Ed Miliband is expected to call for more "patriotism" in manufacturing policy to boost British industry.