Centrica, the owner of British Gas, says it is cutting 6,000 jobs, as it reports a doubling of profits at the British Gas business.

A 19-year-old is found guilty of plotting mass murder at a Newcastle college using pipe bombs and a Glock handgun.

Apprentice star Stuart Baggs is found dead at his home in the Isle of Man, police confirm.

A probe into claims the late Rochdale MP Cyril Smith was found with child abuse images in his car boot closes because of a lack of evidence.

Scientists identify five types of prostate cancer, each with a distinct genetic signature.

Royal Bank of Scotland, which owns NatWest and Ulster Bank, reported a loss for the first six months after setting aside more money for repaying customers and potential legal settlements.

Oil giant Royal Dutch Shell says it is to shed 6,500 jobs as part of cost-cutting plans.

Dissident Chinese artist Ai Weiwei is refused a six-month visa by the British government amid claims he lied on his visa application form.