Families on some benefits with three or more children will get an average rise of £4,100 a year.

The strike comes at the end of the bank holiday weekend and NHS managers fear demand could be "challenging".

Jewish groups and MPs call for the controversial rapper to be prevented from appearing at the London festival.

Northern Ireland becomes first part of UK to bring in legal entitlement for parents affected by miscarriage at any stage of a pregnancy to have paid leave.

Charities say families are facing financial worries as changes to disability benefits come into effect.