A man found guilty of brutally murdering a woman nearly 37 years ago was executed on Tuesday evening in Alabama, marking the country's sixth execution using nitrogen gas.Gregory Hunt was declared...

Three-quarters of pensioners to get winter fuel payment after U-turn1 hour agoMichael RaceBusiness reporter, BBC NewsJohner Images/Getty ImagesMore than three-quarters of pensioners will receive the...

Two major airlines have banned passengers from using power banks and battery packs during flights under new safety measures. Power banks are classed as lithium batteries which pose a fire risk as...

Home secretary yet to agree deal days before spending review57 minutes agoHenry ZeffmanBBC chief political correspondentLeila NathooPolitical correspondentPA MediaHome Secretary Yvette Cooper has...

Keir Starmer is set to give the NHS a £30billion boost in next week's spending review – at the expense of other struggling public services.The Department of Health and Social Care is expected to...

A woman's 'silly misjudgement' on her hen do led to a tragic accident that left her paralysed from the chest down, just weeks before her wedding day.Carla Horton, 44, was enjoying her pre-wedding...