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Migrant benefits to be tightened - The UK is to cut from six to three months the amount of time out-of-work EU migrants can claim benefits without realistic job prospects. [BBC Politics]

China regulators in Microsoft visit - Microsoft confirms that officials from the Chinese regulatory body responsible for enforcing business laws have visited some of its offices. [BBC Business]

Cancer blood test moves step closer - A British team of researchers has developed what might be a simple blood test for cancer, scientists from the University of Bradford say. [BBC Health]

One-shot cancer therapy gets NHS nod - A pioneering breast cancer treatment that replaces weeks of radiotherapy with a single, targeted shot is set to be offered on the NHS. [BBC Health]

UK economy back at pre-crisis level - The UK economy grew 0.8% in the second quarter and has now recovered the ground lost since the downturn began in 2008, according to official figures. [BBC Business]

China signs Venezuela oil deal - Chinese President Xi Jinping has signed an oil deal with Venezuela, as part of a four-day tour of Latin America. [BBC Business]

Independent advice for new pensioners - Savers will receive free independent guidance as part of a move to give unfettered access to their pension funds from next year, the government says. [BBC Business]

UK to post 'strongest growth in G7' - The UK economy will grow faster in 2014 than any other G7 state, while low wage rises will keep interest rates at 0.5% until next year, says a report. [BBC Politics]

Parliament passes emergency data law - Emergency laws enabling the police to continue to access records of phone and internet use is set to become law. [BBC Politics]

Cities 'should generate energy' - Cities should invest in green energy production to compete with the main UK energy suppliers, the IPPR think tank suggests. [BBC Business]