Obesity rethink for British Asians

5:11am Friday 10th July 2009

An international health expert has called for the threshold for being overweight and obese to be lowered for British Asians.

Maths A-level plan 'should be axed'

5:11am Friday 10th July 2009

A proposed new maths A-level is "weak" and will "cannibalise" the subject, educationalists have claimed.

Fewer dying from common cancers

5:11am Friday 10th July 2009

The number of people dying from three of the most common cancers has fallen to its lowest level in almost 40 years, a new analysis of figures has revealed.

Parliamentary hot air is measured

3:05am Friday 10th July 2009

A lot of hot air comes out of the Houses of Parliament, scientists have proved.

Young people to 'shine' in debate

3:05am Friday 10th July 2009

Hundreds of young people are set to take part in a "groundbreaking" debate in the House of Lords as part of a national drive to highlight the achievements of youngsters.

G8's pledge to feed world's poorest

3:05am Friday 10th July 2009

Leaders of the G8 group of industrialised nations are expected to promise £9.2bn to boost food security in the world's poorest countries.

Flat owners urged to grow veg

3:05am Friday 10th July 2009

People living in the UK's five million flats are being urged to get gardening and grow their own veg - on their windowsills.

TV host's flu scare as toll hits 14

2:57am Friday 10th July 2009

Fourteen people in the UK are now thought to have died after contracting swine flu - with dozens more critically ill with the bug.

Top prosecutor probes phone hacking

2:57am Friday 10th July 2009

Prosecutors are carrying out an "urgent examination" into claims of alleged phone hacking by the News of the World.

Taunted teacher snapped say parents

2:57am Friday 10th July 2009

A 14-year-old boy remains seriously ill in hospital after allegedly being hit with a metal weight by his science teacher during a lesson.