Finance Secretary John Swinney warns of "tough choices" facing Scotland as he prepares to set out his budget.

Councils warn of fees and charges rising despite some authorities already increasing such revenue by more than 100% in three years.

Spanish police arrest a Colombian man accused of performing more than 100 forced abortions on women fighters with the Farc rebel group.

Education Secretary Nicky Morgan says anyone found running an illegal backstreet school in England will face fines or a prison sentence.

Downing Street insists that David Cameron will continue with demands for a curb on in-work benefits for EU migrants in the UK, despite reports to the contrary.

A Republican opinion poll puts Senator Ted Cruz far ahead of Donald Trump in Iowa, which is the first state to vote in the US primary season.

Families in a Lancashire village are forced to leave their homes for a second time after another severe flood warning.

The EU should take strong measures against the illegal gun trade, David Cameron will urge in the wake of the Paris attacks.