Hydrogen-fuelled taxis, introduced in London for the Olympic Games, are being transported on a 130-mile round trip to Swindon to refuel.

A law which makes it harder for councils and housing associations to evict tenants for failing to pay their rent is in place.

People with mild mental illnesses such as anxiety or depression are more likely to die early, say researchers.

The first private company to run an NHS hospital claims it has cut waiting times, improved care and delivered savings in its first six months.

Eight female Olympic players are accused of not "using best efforts to win" - as British gold medal hopes focus on rowing and cycling.

Celebrated US author and political commentator Gore Vidal has died at his home in Los Angeles, aged 86, his family says.

French bank Societe Generale reports a sharp fall in profits as the economic slowdown across Europe hits trading at its investment banking arm.

Retailer Next makes a small increase to its full-year profit target after it reports a rise in half-year sales.