Downing Street's head of communications, Andy Coulson, is safe in his job despite phone hacking claims surrounding the News of the World newspaper, says a senior government source. view more

A state of emergency is declared in Christchurch after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake strikes New Zealand's South Island, injuring two people seriously. view more

HM Revenue and Customs says some 1.4 million people each owe about £1,500 in tax, while 4.3 million will get an average rebate of £418. view more

Former Prime Minister Tony Blair tells the BBC that radical Islam is the greatest threat facing the world. view more

Nine people, including four tourists, are killed when a light aircraft crashes after taking off from Fox Glacier in New Zealand, say reports. view more

Some 77% of Britons think taxpayers should not help pay for Pope Benedict XVI's visit to Scotland and England, a survey suggests. view more

Over one million people are facing a £1,500 bill for not paying enough tax thanks to a blunder at HM Revenue and Customs. view more

Unemployment in the US is up for the third month in a row - with the loss of another 54,000 jobs. view more

Discount pub chain JD Wetherspoon has announced plans to create 1,000 jobs for school leavers aged 16 and 17. view more

Russia has extended the ban on wheat exports until next year's harvest, sparking fears over a global food shortage. view more

People in the UK are drinking less for the first time in 60 years, according to new figures. view more