Profile: Iain Duncan Smith

A profile of the man who has quit as work and pensions secretary

Proton cancer therapy 'proves effective'

Proton beam cancer therapy - at the centre of an NHS controversy two years ago - causes fewer side effects than conventional radiotherapy, research suggests.

MP Danczuk interviewed over rape claim

Rochdale MP Simon Danczuk is interviewed by police in connection with a rape allegation dating from 2006.

MP apologises for diabetes comments

An MP says he is "sincerely sorry" after he claimed diabetes was "completely avoidable through good diet and exercise" sparking a wave of complaints.

Explorer targets solo Antarctic trek

Explorer Henry Worsley is hoping to become the first person to complete a solo, unaided and unsupported, crossing of the Antarctic.

Hazard: Rivals out to kill Chelsea

Eden Hazard says Chelsea are finding life as Premier League champions challenging as "everyone wants to kill you".

Togo coach ditches Adebayor

Emmanuel Adebayor will not be selected for Togo any longer after he failed to respond to a recent call-up.