The decision to cut back after the banking crisis of 2008 caused the latest downturn has led to the biggest drop in the amount of goods and services bought by consumers since modern records began in 1955.

The U-turn is a blow to the Coalition's flagship programme, which has already been hit by a string of defections from other high street stores.

The number of passengers using BAA's Heathrow airport reached a record last year while losses for the company narrowed, the airport operator says.

Wales coach Warren Gatland admits he does not know how to stop the exodus of Welsh internationals heading to France.

Banks paid nearly £2bn last year to compensate borrowers who were mis-sold loan insurance.

Western Australia says it is planning to launch a sovereign wealth fund to invest earnings from its mining boom.

Welsh government ministers were aware of concerns about the scandal-hit race relations charity Awema during the last assembly, claims a former Plaid Cymru AM.

The uncomfortable moment was filmed during a state dinner hosted by the Queen of Denmark in Copenhagen.

MPs are calling on the government to simplify the law in England and Wales on missing people who are presumed dead.

Former defence secretary Liam Fox, as well as business leaders, urge the chancellor to cut taxes to boost British business in next month's Budget.

Kenny Dalglish says his Liverpool side will not get carried away with their 6-1 win over Brighton in the FA Cup ahead of Sunday's Carling Cup final.

'Haye and Chisora should be punished' for damaging sport.

Triple Olympic champion Bradley Wiggins enjoys final stage victory at the Tour of Algarve as Team Sky dominate.

Performance director Dave Brailsford believes Great Britain's track cycling team can improve on their display at the World Cup.

Former Wales captain disagrees with the nation's fans view that victory in their Triple Crown bid against England is a "given". Another ex-Wales skipper, Robert Jones, also offers his thoughts on what lies ahead at Twickenham on Saturday.

Scrum V's Pro12 highlights of Leinster's 16-13 win over the Scarlets (UK users only).

Thom Evans finishes fourth in his first major athletics sprint final, two years after being forced to give up rugby.

Chisora has been freed without charge by Munich police after the bloody brawl with his rival UK fighter. But Haye's whereabouts remain unknown and he is still wanted for questioning.

No charges are brought against Dereck Chisora after his brawl with fellow British boxer David Haye in Munich.

Ryan Marquiss, from Pennsylvania, has an incredibly rare condition and was also born with half a heart. Doctors advised his devastated parents to terminate the pregnancy.