Fashion and homewares retailer Cath Kidston has seen group sales surge, boosted by rapid expansion of its stores.

A code of practice for use of surveillance cameras by bodies such as local authorities and police forces comes into effect in England and Wales.

A cash injection of £94m to promote cycling in a number of English cities and national parks is announced by the government.

Royal Navy warship HMS Westminster is due to leave the UK later for a "routine" visit to Gibraltar, amid tensions with Spain over border checks.

Labour shadow immigration minister Chris Bryant is embroiled in a row with two of the UK's biggest retailers over claims they have favoured foreign workers.

The mother of a British businessman killed in China in a case that felled top leader Bo Xilai urges "substantive" help from Beijing for his family.

The government is planning new rules to name and shame "cowboy" financial firms which help companies avoid paying tax.

Briton Dai Greene progresses through to the World Championships 400m hurdles semi-finals despite struggling in his heat.