A missing millionaire and his family are feared dead following a suspected arson attack on their home.

A gunsmith whose converted weapons were used in dozens of gangland shootings is due to be sentenced.

One of Britain's most senior police officers is stepping into the public spotlight to make a series of explosive allegations against his force.

Police have been granted more time to question a white Muslim convert arrested in connection with an alleged plot to kill the Prime Minister.

Pressing ahead with plans to build three huge "Titan" prisons would be a "costly and hugely damaging mistake", the Government has been warned.

Green taxes are far higher than is necessary to offset the cost of Britain's carbon emissions, a pressure group has claimed.

Britain has condemned Russia's "excessive use of military force" in Georgia.

The body of a newborn baby found at a waste recycling centre was a girl, police said.

Rising inflation has led to a wider spread of pay deals, with higher settlements increasing to 4.5% in recent months, according to a new report.

The NHS should end the financial year with a £1.75 billion surplus, the Department of Health said.

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