Households who overfill rubbish bins or put them out at the wrong time will face smaller fines, as the government promises "common sense" by councils.

Over-tired pilots who fall asleep on duty are putting passenger safety at risk, MPs hear.

The government rejects claims that a crackdown on immigration could harm British universities and cost the economy billions of pounds a year.

The Supreme Court is due to release its judgement on Julian Assange's appeal against extradition to Sweden for questioning over alleged sex offences.

Ukraine-born Olga Butkevych could wrestle for Team GB at the London Olympics after receiving a British passport.

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange loses his Supreme Court fight against extradition to Sweden for questioning over alleged sex offences.

The difference between the cost of Spanish and German debt reaches a new record, reflecting fears about Spain's finances.

British hostage Patrick Noonan, who was kidnapped in Sudan three months ago, is freed, the Foreign Office says.