Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi endorses Tony Blair for the job of President of the European Council.

The latest UK unemployment figure totals 2.47 million after a smaller rise than expected, official figures show.

All the key points, analysis and reaction from Gordon Brown's weekly grilling and statement to MPs on Afghanistan.

Gordon Brown announces plans to send 500 more troops to Afghanistan but only if key conditions are met.

All the key points, analysis and reaction from Gordon Brown's weekly grilling and statement to MPs on Afghanistan.

The latest UK unemployment figure totals 2.47 million after a smaller rise than expected, official figures show.

Nearly 70 MPs are backing a campaign to ensure all votes at the next general election are counted in a single night.

Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg calls for the retrospective expenses audit that has angered MPs to be widened.

Gordon Brown is expected to announce that Britain is to send an extra 500 military personnel to Afghanistan.

The Conservatives are set to criticise the shortage of university places this summer, claiming 141,000 missed out.