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.

Lucas: I was close to Liverpool exit

Liverpool midfielder Lucas admits he was "very close" to leaving the club this summer but is "happy" to stay.

Thiago Silva baffled by fees

Thiago Silva has described the fees paid by Manchester clubs this summer as bordering "on the edge of madness".

Otamendi to play as right-back?

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini is reportedly considering Nicolas Otamendi as an emergency right-back this weekend.

Welbeck back in new year

Danny Welbeck is reportedly on course for a Christmas return despite Roy Hodgson's more pessimistic prediction that he would miss the next six months.

'Happy' De Gea ready to return

David de Gea is "happy" amid reports that he will return to Manchester United's starting line-up.

Wenger warns Henry about management

Arsene Wenger has warned Thierry Henry he will have to undergo a "psychological and mental transformation" if he wishes to succeed as a manager.

Bale agent rubbishes 'stupid paper talk'

Gareth Bale's agent, Jonathan Barnett, has branded speculation that the Real Madrid forward could join Manchester United as "stupid paper talk".

Terry: I'd chuck myself under a bus for Jose

John Terry has dismissed any rumours of a feud with Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho, saying: "I'd chuck myself under a bus for him."

Dutch legend likens Depay to Bond villain

Netherlands legend Willem van Hanegem has likened Manchester United star Memphis Depay to a Bond villain in a stinging critique of the national side.

Romero: I was struggling to find a club

Sergio Romero has admitted he was struggling to find a new club this summer before Manchester United signed him on a free transfer.

Sissoko: Palace bigger than Newcastle

Moussa Sissoko has explained his struggles to start for France by claiming his team-mates, including Crystal Palace's Yohan Cabaye, "all play in big clubs".

Saha: Martial can be 'next Thierry Henry'

Former France striker Louis Saha believes his compatriot Anthony Martial has the attributes to become "the next Thierry Henry" at Manchester United.

Hazard: Everyone wants to kill Chelsea

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