House prices are falling at their fastest rate for nearly 18 years as potential buyers stay away from the market.

Britain does not want to launch an "all-out war" with Russia following the country's decision to recognise two breakaway regions, David Miliband said.

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

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

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

Hard-pressed consumers facing higher gas and electricity bills have been warned that the era of cheap energy is over.

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

A new "fat map" of the UK shows high levels of obesity in the Midlands, Wales, North East and parts of the South East.

Eighteen sailors on a Royal Navy warship have tested positive for a class A drug.

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

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