BBC News - UK

Pakistan cricketers 'were set up'
The three Pakistan cricketers accused of corruption may have been set up, according to the country's high commissioner Wajid Shamsul Hasan.

PM backs Hague over aide rumours
David Cameron supports William Hague "100%" following speculation about the foreign secretary's private life, the PM's spokeswoman says.

Man beat wife and daughter to death
The wife and daughter of a man who was later found hanged had been unlawfully killed, a coroner rules.

Pair held over 'honour killing'
The parents of so-called "honour killing" victim Shafilea Ahmed are arrested on suspicion of her murder, sources say.

Ministers propose 45p drink price
The Scottish government says drinkers should be charged a minimum of 45p for every unit of alcohol as part of efforts to cut consumption.

Tube strikes on as talks collapse
Thousands of Tube workers will strike next week as talks between London Underground bosses and two unions break down.

Blair memoirs 'break sale record'
Tony Blair's memoirs, based on his time as the prime minister, break sales records, booksellers say.

Four power firms face sales probe
Four of the "big six" UK energy suppliers are to be investigated amid concerns of mis-selling to customers, the regulator says.

Priest jailed for abusing sisters
A Catholic priest convicted of sexually abusing three young sisters is jailed for four years.

Creation was Godless says Hawking
There is no place for God in theories on the creation of the Universe, Professor Stephen Hawking concludes in a new book.

House prices fall again in August
House prices fell for the second month in a row in August, says the Nationwide building society.

RBS to cut a further 3,500 jobs
Royal Bank of Scotland is planning to cut 3,500 jobs from its technical and back office division.

Arrests in assisted suicide probe
A man and woman are arrested on suspicion of helping a disabled man from South Tyneside take his own life.

Majority 'agree with arts change'
Two-thirds of people agree with the government stance on cutting arts funding and relying more on private cash, a survey suggests.

Unique brass Roman lantern found in field
A metal detecting enthusiast finds what is believed to be the only intact Roman lantern made out of bronze ever discovered in Britain.

Bloomin' lovely: Tree flowers after 23 years
A rare Chinese tree flowers for the first time in 23 years at Kew's country estate in West Sussex.

Policing Ardoyne riots cost £1.1m
The PSNI chief constable has revealed that dealing with four days of rioting in Ardoyne in July cost the police just over £1m.

Families return after gas alert
Families who had to leave their homes following a gas alert in east Belfast are now being allowed back.

Suicide after killing ex-partner
A nurse found dead at her Bridgend home was unlawfully killed by her former partner, a coroner rules.

Powers vote question 'confusing'
The wording of the proposed question for next year's referendum on further assembly powers should be redrafted, says the election watchdog.

More Pakistan flood aid pledged
An extra £300,000 of emergency funding is pledged by the Scottish government to help the relief effort in Pakistan.

Fiscal report on dog attack owner
The owner of an Akita dog which attacked a girl in Kilmarnock is reported to the procurator fiscal.

Ex-officer jailed for child abuse
A retired police officer found guilty of sexually abusing two boys while he worked for the force is jailed for seven years.

Man jailed for murdering partner
A man is jailed for life for killing his girlfriend, who was found dead in the bath at her south Manchester home.

Carson out of England qualifier
Goalkeeper Scott Carson is released from the England squad to face Bulgaria in the Euro 2012 qualifier on Friday because of a family bereavement.

Weir, Miller, Hutton set to start
David Weir, Kenny Miller and Alan Hutton all look certain to start for Scotland in Friday's Euro 2012 qualifier in Lithuania.

Murray eases through in New York
Britain's Andy Murray cruises into the second round of the US Open with a straight-sets victory over Slovakia's Lukas Lacko.

Been and Gone
Our regular column covering the passing of significant - but lesser reported - people of the past month.

Why does PPE rule Britain?
It is the degree of choice among the Westminster elite, claiming six cabinet members and three Labour leadership contenders among its alumni. Why does Oxford's Politics, Philosophy and Economics course dominate public life?

What has The Bill taught us about policing?
After 27 years, ITV's long-running police drama The Bill comes to an end tonight. But did we learn anything from it?

Labour defends leader vote rules
Labour defends its leadership election rules amid evidence some people can cast multiple votes.

Decision due on voting question
The Electoral Commission is to give its verdict on the proposed question for the referendum on further powers for the Welsh assembly.

'Holiday camp' punishments rapped
Community service has been described as a 'holiday camp' after criminals were filmed sitting drinking tea and smoking illegal drugs.

Hague 'had enough' of allegations
Foreign Secretary William Hague has told reporters why he issued a statement rejecting rumours of an improper relationship with one of his special advisers, Christopher Myers, who has since resigned from his job.

Clegg visits Pakistan flood camp
Nick Clegg has said Pakistan will need aid for years to come following the worst floods in decades, after seeing the devastation there himself.

Elderly broken hip care concerns
One in five elderly people with broken hips do not get surgery quickly enough, a survey shows.