More schools in England are being judged as inadequate in Ofsted's new-style inspections, figures are expected to show.

Rules to improve child protection after the Baby P case may leave children more vulnerable to harm, council leaders warn.

Foreign Secretary David Miliband is to urge the Afghan president to seek a political solution to the conflict with the Taliban.

Universities are to be given £10m of National Lottery money to encourage more students to get involved in sport.

Talks are to be held over Edinburgh's tram project in a bid to end a stalemate which has halted work on the route.