Sir Ken McCallum says the Security Service acted against Chinese activity in the last week, as a parliamentary inquiry is launched into the spy case.

The disclosure sheds more light than ever before on what the two men were accused of, but raises new questions for the prime minister and prosecutors.

The chancellor is planning moves to help households with the cost of living in the Budget.

The Israeli prime minister's comments come after Hamas said it could not access the bodies of 19 hostages in Gaza.

Guide Dogs says the 13 puppies, named "the baker's dozen", could cost £1m to breed, raise and train.

The proposed complex would be the biggest embassy in Europe if it goes ahead - but it has generated controversy.

Owners of large cars such as SUVs would be charged more to encourage switching to smaller vehicles.

In an annual speech, Sir Ken McCallum says the security service is operating in "a new era" with terrorism remaining an "ever-present threat".

Councillors give retrospective approval for unauthorised work on the £6m raffle prize.

Suppliers also say they have been met with silence when they contact organisers to ask for payment.