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Latest UK & World news, brought to you by The BBC:
Met 'may reopen phone hack probe'
The Metropolitan Police says it may reopen the investigation into allegations of phone hacking by the News of the World if new evidence is uncovered.
Student migration 'unsustainable'
The number of foreign students let into the UK is "unsustainable", minister Damian Green will say in his first major speech on immigration.
Diabetes drug advice 'not heeded'
A type two diabetes drug is still being prescribed in the UK two months after it is recommended for withdrawal, BBC Panorama learns.
Pakistan bomb hits police station
A suspected suicide bombing in north-west Pakistan has killed at least 14 people at a police station, officials say.
Spain's Eta 'declares ceasefire'
Armed Basque separatist group Eta says it has decided not to carry out "armed actions" in its campaign for independence, the BBC learns.
Blair criticises prison policies
Former prime minister Tony Blair criticises the government's prison policies, saying the coalition is soft on crime.
Equitable Life money bid expected
Pensioners hit by the Equitable Life scandal are to make a final bid to persuade the government to pay them full compensation.
Germany extends nuclear lifespan
Germany's government agrees to extend the life span of the country's nuclear power plants by an average of 12 years, officials say.
Pope 'may appeal' in Iran stoning
The Vatican says it could appeal diplomatically to Iran to spare the life of an Iranian woman sentenced to death by stoning for adultery.
MPs to debate AV bill on return
Plans for a referendum of the way MPs are elected will take centre stage on Monday as the House of Commons resumes business.
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