AT&T and Deutsche Telekom cast doubt over the $39bn sale of T-Mobile USA by withdrawing their application to the industry regulator.

Worries about being ignored by unfriendly parents are more likely to put off deprived parents from playgroups than cost or location.

There are fears Heathrow could "grind to a halt" when immigration officers join a national strike over pensions changes next week, sources say.

Moroccans are getting ready to cast their votes in a parliamentary poll, elections brought forward in response to the uprisings in neighbouring states.

Moody's cuts its rating of Hungarian government debt to junk status because of high debt and weak growth prospects.

Brewer and pub operator Fuller, Smith & Turner reports higher sales and exports despite gloomy trading elsewhere.

Hordes of bargain-hunters stampede malls as the US holiday shopping season begins with a splurge - and some outbreaks of violence.

Former England boss Martin Johnson defends his regime following leaked reports into their World Cup failure.