Just when the brouhaha about the “pornoscans” at the airport has gone away comes a new revelation about the government’s observation about our private parts.

Nearly 800,000 of Britain's elderly population 65 and over are not receiving any help in the areas of vital home help or help with the daily tasks of living. This statistic was reported by Age UK in their annual assessment of the state of social care.

Peterborough - The head teacher of a school in Peterborough in the UK has defended her decision to permit pupils to smoke. The school is a referral unit for children with behavioural issues for students aged 14 to 16.

London - Europe's main stock markets fell and the dollar hit the lowest level against the euro for more than two years on Friday ahead of key US jobs data.Markets were lower also at the end of a rollercoaster week for investors caused by the Ukraine crisis.Lond...

London - Global oil prices were stable on Friday before the publication of key monthly US jobs data, while investors kept an eye on the crisis in Ukraine's Crimean peninsula, analysts said.New York's main contract, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) for delivery in ...

Genetic studies in developmental disorders show that men are the weaker sex. The male biological clock is linked to Autism, Schizophrenia or Bipolar Disorder. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Asperger syndrome are five times more common in boys.

Manchester - Sixteen people have died in the Manchester area over the past four years from a highly resistant "superbug" that has spread across North West England.

London - Nicolas Anelka could not be proven to have intentionally promoted anti-Semitism by performing a 'quenelle' salute, the independent regulatory commission that banned the West Bromwich Albion striker revealed on Thursday.Anelka, 34, was given a five-game...

London - British aircraft engine maker Rolls-Royce revealed Thursday that it is facing a corruption probe in the United States as well as Britain."The group is currently under investigation by law enforcement agencies, primarily the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) i...

London - Arsenal and England midfielder Jack Wilshere will be sidelined for at least six weeks after sustaining a hairline fracture to his left foot, the Premier League club announced on Thursday.The 22-year-old central midfielder, who has a history of injury p...

London - Global oil prices diverged Thursday amid data showing weaker US energy demand as Russia comes under international pressure following its seizure of Ukraine's Crimea peninsula, analysts said.New York's main contract, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) for Ap...

London - The Bank of England on Thursday voted to keep its main interest rate at 0.50 percent, five years after deciding to cut borrowing costs to the current record-low level.Policymakers agreed by majority also to maintain the level of central bank stimulus p...

London - European stock markets rose on Thursday as investors looked beyond the crisis in Ukraine to key interest rate decisions of the European Central Bank and the Bank of England.London's benchmark FTSE 100 index climbed 0.16 percent to stand at 6,786.49 poi...

London - British insurer Aviva on Thursday said it had swung back into profit during 2013 as it underwent major restructuring and after it avoided a huge write-down suffered the previous year.Chief executive Mark Wilson warned against "complacency", while Aviva...

London - India-focused miner Vedanta Resources on Thursday said Tom Albanese, former head of mining giant Rio Tinto, would become the group's CEO from April.Albanese became chairman of Vedanta's holding company last September after stepping down as chief execut...

London - England manager Roy Hodgson drew encouragement from his younger players' performances after seeing his side edge Denmark 1-0 in their final game before he selects his World Cup squad.Hodgson handed a debut to 18-year-old Southampton left-back Luke Shaw...

London - After receiving a record number of complaints, Irish bookmaker Paddy Power has been ordered to remove a controversial Oscar Pistorius betting ad which offered customers "money back if he walks."

London - Daniel Sturridge scored an 82nd-minute header to give England a 1-0 win over Denmark on Wednesday in their last friendly before manager Roy Hodgson names his World Cup squad.Hodgson gave a debut to Southampton left-back Luke Shaw and experimented with ...

London - Russia is unlikely to mount a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, analysts believe, because it has probably already achieved its objective by seizing control of the Crimea region and it would not relish a fight with the Ukrainian army.Experts from respecte...

London - The International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds (IFSWF) announced on Wednesday that it is switching its headquarters from Washington to London."The decision further reinforces IFSWF's position as a significant global institution," said the group, whi...