Teachers have voted for a ballot to boycott primary tests, after claims that children in England are the "most tested in Europe".

Local government representatives of the three main parties in England have combined to oppose plans to make all schools become academies.

Ministers have not made it clear that most people retiring on the new state pension will not receive the £155.65 weekly rate, MPs warn.

The Department for Transport unveils proposals to encourage people to cycle and walk more in England, but campaigners warn sustained funding will be required.

Pope Francis calls on Christians not to let fear and pessimism "imprison" them in the wake of the terror attacks in Brussels.

Belgian prosecutors charge a second man in connection with an alleged foiled attack on Paris.

West Indies suffer a shock six-run defeat by Afghanistan, but still advance to the World Twenty20 semi-finals as group winners.

A child dies after a bouncy castle she was playing on was swept away by strong winds in Essex.