UK’s decision to rejoin EU’s Erasmus scheme is supported by majority of Britons, poll finds
The government says that up to 100,000 people of all ages could benefit in the first year.
One of Wales’ Olympic Gold medallists has put his weight right behind a bid for Cardiff and South Wales to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

There have now been three stories on us from the notorious right-wing Guido Fawkes blog in the last week and we wish to dispel a few myths.

George Osborne caved in to motorists earlier this year – will he do the same for rail and bus users?
Obama’s campaign has been a highly effective data-driven take down of their Republican opposition. The Ryan choice will turbo-charge that attack strategy.
Gordon Brown last night made a high profile return to the Scottish political scene, taking Alex Salmond’s dream of independence head on.
Behind the headline figures, the employment situation continues to worsen for particular groups.

Thankfully our fundraising appeal has been made twice as easy. Every pound we now raise towards our target will be matched by a generous donor.
Last year, former prime minister of Ukraine Julia Tymoshenko was sentenced to seven years in prison for abuse of power and illegal deals

Ed Jacobs rounds up the reaction from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to the London 2012 Olympic Games which concluded yesterday.

Samantha Murray, after winning the final silver of London 2012, left us with the perfect closing message, capturing the spirit of the Games to a tee.