The NHS in England is to offer pregnant women their own "personal budgets", worth at least £3,000, so they can pick and choose the care they receive.

Mining giant BHP Billiton has posted a huge half-year net loss of $5.67bn (£4bn) and warned that weak commodity prices will continue.

Air pollution is contributing to about 40,000 early deaths a year in the UK, doctors have said.

Investment in new offshore oil and gas projects is collapsing despite cost-cutting efforts, according to an industry report.

Stoke offers to pay off maths' teachers tuition fees to attract talented graduates and improve GCSE results

Planned council tax rises will not bring in enough money to cover the rising cost of social care, local authorities in England warn.

Bosses at 36 of the UK's biggest businesses sign a letter backing the campaign to remain in the EU, warning a vote to leave "would threaten jobs".

A baby gorilla is "doing well" after being delivered by Caesarean section in a "rare" operation at Bristol Zoo.