Swinney defends EU nationals vote
Finance Secretary John Swinney defends plans to let EU nationals living in Scotland vote in the independence referendum.

Government to oppose rail bonuses
Transport Secretary Justine Greening says she will vote against bonuses for senior Network Rail executives at the company's annual general meeting.

Syria veto a mistake, says Hague
The foreign secretary says China and Russia will be "held responsible" for violence in Syria after vetoing a UN resolution condemning repression.

Huhne's exit 'a loss to cabinet'
Chris Huhne's resignation as Energy Secretary will be a loss to the cabinet and the Lib Dems, his former parliamentary private secretary tells BBC News.

Prince's Falklands duty 'routine'
Prince William's deployment to the Falkland Islands, along with that of a warship, is "entirely routine", the UK foreign secretary says.

High Streets bid for £1m funding
The government is looking for 12 run down High Streets in England to share £1m as a part of plans proposed by TV retail guru Mary Portas.

Labour: Banks must serve society
Ed Miliband calls for a culture of "one nation banking" in which financial institutions are not "isolated" from the rest of the economy and society.

Ed Davey is new energy secretary
Lib Dem minister Ed Davey is named the new energy and climate change secretary following Chris Huhne's resignation, while Norman Lamb takes over his role as business minister.

Cameron to make official US visit
Prime Minister David Cameron will make an official visit to the US next month, the White House says.

Health bodies reject NHS reforms
Physiotherapist leaders have joined the Royal College of GPs in calling for the health bill in England to be scrapped, increasing pressure on the government.