Output in the UK construction industry fell 5.1% in October, which was the smallest decline since February, official figures show.

Russia insists its position on Syria remains unchanged, a day after its deputy foreign minister said the Syrian government was losing control.

Leeds in Yorkshire will host the opening of the 2014 Tour de France, before the race heads to London for a stage finish.

Twenty-two victims of the News of The World (NoW) phone-hacking scandal - including DJ Jamie Theakston - accept damages to settle their cases

The Church of England says it was inadequately consulted on a government proposal to give it legal protection from conducting gay marriage ceremonies.

Tracey Emin, David Hockney and Grayson Perry give works to the Queen to mark her Diamond Jubilee.

EU leaders have agreed on a roadmap for eurozone integration beyond the deal on centralised banking supervision, Germany's Chancellor Merkel says.

UN Ambassador Susan Rice withdraws her name for consideration from the race to succeed Hillary Clinton as US secretary of state, the White House says.