The Metropolitan Police says it may reopen the investigation into allegations of phone hacking by the News of the World if new evidence is uncovered.

A British soldier dies in hospital of injuries he received in an explosion in Afghanistan, the second British casualty in 24 hours.

Pakistan's Yasir Hameed says a meeting he had with the News of the World that was secretly recorded has been "inaccurately reported".

The head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales says taxpayers should help fund the Pope's visit because it is an official state event.

A police officer who was caught on CCTV injuring a woman by throwing her into a cell faces being dismissed.

The Scottish government is set to shelve plans for an independence referendum before next year's election.

Foreign Secretary William Hague says he and his wife have received "huge public support" since making a frank statement about their private life.

Michael Gove says demand for new free schools has exceeded expectations but Labour says plans for 16 new institutions next year are "laughable".

A father and son are killed when their plane crashes after a mid-air collision with another aircraft during a race.

Many people are in favour of reducing the deficit but they are less clear about where cuts should be made, a BBC poll suggests.

Seven children in County Armagh, Northern Ireland have been infected with E. coli O157, the Public Health Agency confirms.

Police trying to identify a badly-burnt body found on a golf course in East Sussex believe the young man was murdered elsewhere.

Former head of the Army Gen Sir Richard Dannatt accuses Tony Blair and Gordon Brown of letting down British troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Allegations surrounding Andy Coulson and phone hacking at the News of the World are being "recycled", a senior Cabinet minister says.

A public inquiry into failings at a Staffordshire hospital could cost the trust that runs it £1m, the chief executive says.

The first of a series of Underground strikes begins in London, with journeys expected to be severely disrupted this week.

Penny farthing riders from around the world take to the streets for the 1km Knutsford Great Race.

Former X Factor contestant Olly Murs goes straight to the top of the UK singles chart with his debut single Please Don't Let Me Go.

Two men and two women are due in court following a series of raids on suspected brothels in Belfast in a UK-wide operation.

A woman is sexually assaulted by a man at Hamiltonsbawn, County Armagh.

Some community identities in Wales may be "wiped clean" by proposals to shake up local councils, it is claimed.

A pub landlady tells how she discovered a car embedded in the wall of the men's toilets.

Scotland faces nearly £4bn of cuts over the next four years, Finance Secretary John Swinney is warning.

Organisers say more than 23,000 people took part in this year's Great Scottish Run, held in Glasgow.

A memorial service takes place for two apprentice jockeys killed in an arson attack in North Yorkshire.

About 900 runners in the Bristol Half Marathon do not get an official time record after microchips they are wearing fall off.

Britain's number one Andy Murray plays Stanislas Wawrinka in the third round of the US Open after wins for Kim Clijsters and Venus Williams on day seven at Flushing Meadows.

New Zealand's women break English hearts as they retain their World Cup crown in a nail-biting and hard-fought contest at The Stoop.

England underline their status as World Twenty20 champions as they cruise to victory in the first of two internationals against Pakistan.

Comic Eddie Kadi can command vast crowds at his live shows. Why has he attracted so little mainstream attention?

The world is on the verge of a bed-bug pandemic, according to a report - how did the tiny biting insects come to pose such a threat?

Tony Blair's memoirs has become the fastest selling autobiography in Britain. But what are the biggest overall sellers?

A Tory councillor defects to Labour over cuts to the government's schools building programme, saying she was "ashamed to be a Conservative".

Four men are arrested after eggs and shoes are thrown at former Prime Minister Tony Blair at a book signing in Dublin.

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

Stephen Smith looks at the cultural legacy of the twin bed hotel room.

Priceless tapestries designed by the Renaissance artist Raphael have arrived at the Victoria and Albert Museum as part of Pope Benedict XVI's state visit.

Almost six million people in the UK have paid the wrong amount of income tax in the past year, with some facing a bill of up to £1,400 - although others can expect a rebate.

In an attempt to reach people who do not normally go to the cinema, Shetland film festival is targeting their pets.

President Barack Obama's daughter, Malia, is now 12 years old and 5ft 9in (1.75m). But what's it like to be a young girl who's taller than the rest?

Researchers begin a three-year study to uncover the secrets of St Kilda's super-sized field mice.

David and Samantha Cameron have introduced their new daughter, Florence, on the steps of 10 Downing Street.

The Camerons' baby daughter Florence has made her debut on the steps of 10 Downing Streedt. She was swaddled in a white shawl which was sent to the family by a member of the public, Jane Fraser-Cross.

New Andy Warhol exhibition focuses on short but crucial period

How an ancient diet could aid healthy eating

Kim Cattrall excited about role in Antony and Cleopatra

Do our long-term memories sharpen as we age?

The papers discuss mobile phone hacking claims