News from the BBC

Fatal flats fire 'is suspicious'

A fire at a tower block in south London, in which six people were killed, is being treated as suspicious by police.

North Korea missile tests defy UN

North Korea test-fires seven short-range missiles in an apparent act of defiance on America's Independence Day.

BT offers holidays for pay cuts

BT offers staff the chance of long holidays in return for a big pay cut in a bid to reduce costs during the economic downturn.

UK investigates Iran charge claim

The British Foreign Office says it is trying to verify reports that one of its embassy employees held in Iran has been charged.

Burma junta leader snubs UN chief

Burma's military ruler refuses to let visiting UN chief Ban Ki-moon meet jailed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.