DNA gives clues, but does it give answers?

Despite huge developments in DNA research, the inherited contribution to major causes of death and ill health remain opaque

Cameron stumbles over tax breaks for marriage

Labour claimed that the Conservatives are in disarray over their pledge to recognise marriage through the tax system

Why Cameron is Labour’s friend (sometimes)

The Conservative Party is in the habit of voting for Gordon Brown's legislation, but support is rarely unqualified

MoD rejects calls to reopen Chinook inquiry

New evidence suggests that computer malfunction not pilot error may have caused 1994 helicopter crash that killed 29

‘I have stopped blaming and judging myself’

Kathy Andrews has a long history of depression but mindfulness therapy and meditation has helped her to beat old patterns

Diabetes to be explored in biggest DNA study

The complete genomes of 3,000 people are to be sequenced to find better ways to diagnose and treat the disease

Colm Tóibín finds virtue in simple lives

The novelist rejects the grand gestures of previous Costa winners but his invented characters are gloriously vivid

Clergy seek union protection from bullying

Unite says that harrassment of clergy and ministers by the Church is rife and is campaigning for full employment rights

Campbell will give evidence to Iraq inquiry

Tony Blair’s former spin doctor is expected to face questions regarding intelligence on weapons of mass destruction

Seven on trial for ‘burn in Hell’ troop insults

Protesters shouted abuse at soldiers in a homecoming parade in Luton, forcing police to intervene, a court is told

Smokers who quit run risk of diabetes

Ex-smokers often put on weight and that can lead to diabetes. But doctors say that quitting is still far more important

'Meningitis' deaths unlikely to be linked

The deaths of two young playmates from suspected meningitis within a day of each other are thought to be a coincidence

Birds of prey deployed to stop seagull attacks

Falcon handlers wearing medieval dress are to patrol streets in Rhyl in an attempt to protect residents

Lights out and turkey still off at Cape Wrath cafe

Things take a turn for the worst for John Ure, Britain’s loneliest restaurateur

John Swinney rubs salt into public’s wounds

MSPs accuse Finance Secretary of stunning complacency as council runs out of grit with more snow and ice on the way

‘Coshed’ banks consider London exit over tax

City bankers returning to work this week are considering relocating parts of their businesses to friendlier jurisdictions

Labour would keep 50p tax rate

Chancellor makes admission on controversial rate as party accuses the Tories of £34 billion in unfunded promises