Bank lending to businesses will hit its lowest level this year since 2006, despite government efforts to stimulate lending, a report suggests.

A former BBC governor for Wales says he had suspicions about Jimmy Savile more than a decade ago, as police continue to investigate alleged sexual abuse by the late presenter.

Bradford retains its title as Curry Capital of Britain "by the narrowest of margins" after a tie-break with Glasgow.

The Football Association launches an investigation into allegations made by Chelsea against referee Mark Clattenburg.

A former Metropolitan Police detective who specialised in rape cases is sentenced to 16 months in jail for faking police records.

The problem of mental illness in the UK is the "biggest unaddressed health challenge of our age", Labour leader Ed Miliband is to say in a speech later.

More English towns and cities are to be offered greater control in areas such as planning and transport, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg is to announce.

There are fresh fears for the safety of some of the vulnerable patients moved from a Bristol care home which closed down after a BBC investigation.