A survey of small firms has found confidence remains low but this year promises to be a better one than the previous two years.

Morale among teachers in England and Wales is "dangerously low" and "has declined dramatically in recent months" a survey suggests.

Chelsea trigger a contract release clause for Newcastle forward Demba Ba and are set to hold talks with the player.

Hilary Mantel wins 2012 Costa novel prize for Bring Up The Bodies.

Gary Lineker presents highlights of the day's seven Premier League games.

Three days of mourning are declared in Ivory Coast following a New Year's Eve stampede that killed at least 61 people in Abidjan.

Phil Taylor wins his 16th world title after fighting back to defeat Michael van Gerwen 7-4 in the PDC World Championships.

Above-inflation rail fare increases have come into force in England, Wales and Scotland amid claims that fares are going up three times faster than average earnings.