Ed Miliband is set to secure the Labour leadership by a tiny margin once second preference votes are counted, a survey suggests.
A small industry of protestors and event organisers are making last-minute preparations ahead of the Pope's arrival on Thursday.
One of Britain's most dedicated and effective defenders of human rights has died, prompting tributes from allies and friends.
Contracts for two aircraft carriers worth around £1.25 billion may fall by the wayside if they are scrapped.
Rupert Murdoch's News International may sponsor a city academy, according to media reports.
The Liberal Democrat conference will hear a motion for research into 'land value' tax when it meets in Liverpool later this month.
The government has denied it has plans to cut £2.5 billion from the benefits bill.
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