The father of a British boy kidnapped in Pakistan returns to the UK against the wishes of the country's police, the BBC learns.

Two women raped by their father over 25 years - bearing nine of his children - are given a public apology by the authorities.

More schools in England are being judged as inadequate in Ofsted's new-style inspections, according to figures just released.

China's exports surged 46% in February, figures show, raising hopes of a strong recovery in global trade.

The earthquake in Chile may cost the global insurance industry as much as $7bn (£4.7bn), Swiss Re estimates.

British Airways, American Airlines and Iberia offer to give up take off and landing slots in London and New York, say EU watchdogs.

China's exports surged 46% in February, figures show, raising hopes of a strong recovery in global trade.

The UK economy grew by 0.3% in the December to February period, says the National Institute of Economic and Social Research.

Industrial production in the UK fell unexpectedly in January, dropping by 0.4% form December, official data has shown.

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