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Police find arms and ammunition at sites linked to terror suspect twice freed by British courts<>A British chemist who was twice cleared in the UK of plotting explosions has been arrested by anti-terrorist police in Bangladesh, after a raid on an orphanage which officers say was used as a training </>... more

It would greatly improve incentives for giving by all income groups, say James Mirrlees and Renu Mehta<>Marina Hyde unfairly attacks our proposal to stimulate philanthropic giving to increase the amount donated to good causes (Give to the rich to help the poor? An idea worthy of Bono, 28 February),</>... more

<>I watched Comic Relief's portrayal of the African continent with anger (Laugh at Comic Relief? Yes. Cringe? Surprisingly, no, 14 March). During the course of the evening, Comic Relief's films continually disempowered and undermined each individual and each nation they filmed in. Their portrayal o</>... more

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• Local authorities left to wait with other creditors • Darling's use of Terrorism Act called into question<>Charities with cash deposited in the failed Icelandic banks should be fully compensated by the government, a Treasury select committee report will recommend today, although local authorities</>... more

• Author no longer patron of Multiple Sclerosis Society • Conflict between Scottish and London arms blamedThe author JK Rowling has announced she is standing down as patron of the Multiple Sclerosis Society Scotland, claiming the charity is being split by an internal row.<>The Harry Potter author, </>... more

Britain's charity shops are suffering in the recession as donations dry up. Emine Saner helps out at one Cancer Research shop where staff have received the unlikeliest cast-offs - from unworn designer clothes to vintage vibrators<>Upstairs, in a little room above a Cancer Research UK shop, voluntee</>... more