The number of full-time undergraduate degree courses offered at UK universities has fallen by 27% over the past six years, data shows.

Northern Irish comedian Frank Carson, whose catch phrases included "It's a cracker", has died aged 85, surrounded by his family.

African and Western leaders are to discuss the future of Somalia, including the threat from terrorism and piracy, at a major conference in London.

A man, understood to be Falkirk's Labour MP Eric Joyce, is arrested on suspicion of assault following a disturbance at the Houses of Parliament.

A ban on the sale of below-cost alcohol will have a "limited impact" on overall alcohol pricing, research suggests.

David Cameron is to praise business for its 'vital role' in society later and say attacks on wealth creators are motivated by "snobbery".

Many UK addresses have broadband speeds of less than 5Mbps, research suggests.

A man is charged with murdering a clergyman at his South Gloucestershire vicarage and a retired teacher in Worcestershire.

Tributes pour in for Sunday Times foreign correspondent Marie Colvin, who has been killed in Syria.

Cherie Blair has started legal proceedings over phone hacking, her solicitor confirms.