Ebbsfleet United boss Liam Daish says too few of his fringe players are providing meaningful competition for first-team places.

A public school headteacher suggests vulnerable children would be better off in boarding school than in care.

They say he can be found at parties encouraging drivers not to drink

Tory leader David Cameron clashes with Gordon Brown over what he claims are secret plans for a VAT "tax bombshell".

Pakistan's PM Yousuf Raza Gilani says his government is "considering various options" to counter attacks by US drones inside its territory.

The government considered increasing Value Added Tax to 18.5% from 2011, a Treasury document shows.

The UK's Climate Change Bill could cost each family in the UK up to £10,000, warns Conservative MP Peter Lilley.

The firm aiming to redevelop the former Terry's chocolate factory in York is reviewing its options for the site.

Southend United boss Steve Tilson says Francis Laurent's suspension gives his other strikers a chance to shine.

As a watchdog accuses energy companies in the UK of profiting from their poorest customers, BBC News website readers share their experiences of how hard they find it to pay their bills.

Legislation is passed to give the Presbyterian Mutual Society the option of going into administration or a voluntary arrangement.

Owners of a site short listed as a possible location for a prison unveil housing plans.

Gloucester head coach Dean Ryan is confused by his selection options for Sunday's game at Saracens because of international calls.

US President-elect Barack Obama's transition team is planning to narrow the focus to just a few key issues in his first months in office.

Barnsley look into their legal options after striker Iain Hume suffers a fractured skull and internal bleeding in Saturday's defeat by Sheffield United.

Ministers may review the right of council tenants to lifelong housing amid pressure over waiting lists for social homes.

The full texts of the letter sent by the former chief executives of the Bank of Scotland and the Royal Bank of Scotland calling for HBOS's chairman and chief executive to resign.

Three MSPs launch a campaign to put the HBOS takeover on hold to ensure other alternatives are explored.

Pupils involved in a new school meal scheme are awarded points for charity if they choose healthier options.

A multi-million pound sports village is floated as the solution to ageing leisure facilities in Suffolk.