A new poll suggests almost two thirds of teenagers have been asked for sexual images or videos of themselves, BBC Newsnight learns.

The US Senate passes a bill to reopen the government and raise the federal debt limit, with hours to spare before the nation risks default.

New guidance on the prosecution of cases involving child sexual abuse, described as the biggest shift in attitude "for a generation", is being published.

Thousands of schools are expected to close across much of England as teachers strike over pay, pensions and jobs.

Former Smiths singer Morrissey uses his autobiography to criticise the legal system and music business and reveals his first full relationship came with a man when he was in his 30s.

British Gas is to increase prices for domestic customers, with a dual-fuel bill going up by 9.2% from 23 November.

The public fallout from Roy Hodgson's private joke may be over but the story is not without significance, writes David Bond

The UK power system is likely to be stretched "close to its limits" in the coming a years, a new report warns.