Toyota recalls thousands of hybrid cars worldwide, including 8,500 in the UK, because of braking problems.

Hector Sants, chief executive of the Financial Services Authority, announces he is to step down as head of the City regulator.

The BBC reveals the total amount paid to its performers who broadcast on radio and television.

The fault which caused a plane to crash land at Heathrow Airport in January 2008 was "unrecognised", a report says.

A man branded a "wannabe suicide bomber" will not face a retrial on terrorism charges after a conviction is quashed.

Former England footballer Paul Gascoigne is quizzed by police for the second time in two days after a disturbance at a hotel.

Experts fear older women are ditching contraception in the mistaken belief that fertility inevitably wanes at a certain age.

Gordon Brown is facing a backbench rebellion over plans for a referendum on changing Britain's voting system.

Police investigate the death of a woman whose skeleton was found wrapped in carpet at a Manchester building site.

Actress Jessie Wallace and Shane Richie are to reprise the roles of Kat and Alfie in EastEnders this autumn, it is announced.

Jersey Post issues a "glow in the dark" stamp as part of the firm's new stamp issues.

Euan Murray, Dan Parks and Rory Lamont return to the Scotland side to face Wales on Saturday.

Centre Riki Flutey is declared fit for selection for England's second Six Nations match against Italy.

Portsmouth say they are close to reaching an agreement to avoid being wound up in the High Court.

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Three people are being questioned by police over the murder of Constable Stephen Carroll last year.

UK retail sales described as 'awful' as icy weather and the unsteady economy keep shoppers at home.

A UK civilian stabilisation group is to be launched later to help rebuild countries hit by conflict or disaster.

Two people are hurt when an airport bus is involved in a serious accident involving five vehicles on the M4 motorway near Heathrow Airport.

Overpayment of benefits due to official errors has doubled from £400m to £800m since 2000, says a committee of MPs.

MPs say entry requirements for teacher training courses in England are too low and damage the status of the profession.

Paying drug addicts to be sterilised is exploitative and wrong, say critics of just such a scheme that runs in the US.

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Radical Muslim preacher Abu Hamza has his house confiscated by the Legal Services Commission to pay legal bills.

A number of children are lifted to safety by a neighbour after a fire breaks out at a property in Hampshire.

Three DUP and three Sinn Fein MLAs will meet later to examine the controversial issue of parading in Northern Ireland.

A major operation by the Irish police is targeting dissident republican paramilitaries in County Cork.

An inquiry begins to establish the extent of human trafficking in Scotland and whether victims have enough protection.

The house building industry says Scotland is facing its worst housing crisis since World War II and recovery could take years.

Doctors say more younger diabetics are needing sight-saving treatment for a condition older patients normally develop.

Crews tackle a fire which broke out among 400 tonnes of waste waiting to be dealt with at a treatment plant.

Euan Murray, Dan Parks and Rory Lamont return to the Scotland side to face Wales on Saturday.

Portsmouth say they are close to reaching an agreement to avoid being wound up in the High Court.

Centre Riki Flutey is declared fit for selection for England's second Six Nations match against Italy.

West Ham owner David Sullivan says the club faces "Armageddon" if they are relegated from the Premier League.

Mark Bowen, Manchester City's former assistant manager, says Robinho "massively underperformed" at Manchester City.

Former England footballer Paul Gascoigne is quizzed by police for the second time in two days after a disturbance at a hotel.

Shane Warne describes England captain Andrew Strauss's decision to miss his country's tour of Bangladesh next month as disrespectful.

Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack hits out at Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger's criticism of his team following the Gunners' 2-0 defeat on Sunday.

Scotland's chances of qualifying for the ICC World Twenty20 are diminished by a surprise opening defeat by the USA.

Five players from rugby league team Catalans Dragons are bailed after being arrested over a disturbance in Leeds which left two men injured.

Dale Steyn secures match figures of 10-108 as South Africa beat India by an innings and six runs in the first Test in Nagpur.

AC Milan's David Beckham vows not to celebrate if he scores against Manchester United in the last 16 of the Champions League.

Former Wales captain Gary Speed says drawing England represents a great opportunity for a promising young Wales team to qualify for Euro 2012.

Adrian Sutil is aiming for a consistent season as Force India unveil the car he will drive for them in 2010.

Ireland take on Afghanistan in the opening match of the ICC World Twenty20 qualifying tournament.