A former head of MI5 says she did not know US intelligence services were mistreating terror suspects until after she retired.

Reoffending by thousands of criminals serving short sentences in England and Wales costs up to £10bn a year, says a report.

Rules to improve child protection after the Baby P case may leave children more vulnerable to harm, council leaders warn.

President Barack Obama has 'responded positively' to calls to clamp down on market speculators, says the Greek PM after talks.

Brussels says it hopes European aerospace group EADS was not prevented from fairly bidding for a major US defence deal.

Aer Lingus announces plans to lay off 670 staff, including nearly a quarter of its cabin crew, as part of restructuring plans.

The UK goods trade deficit with the rest of the world widens in January, causing the pound to dip below $1.50.

President Barack Obama has 'responded positively' to calls to clamp down on market speculators, says the Greek PM after talks.

Greece's prime minister asks the US to crack down on speculators he blames for worsening his country's debt woes.

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