The German economy is likely to have shrunk by 0.25% in the final quarter of 2011, the Federal Statistics Office says.

The Prime Minister backs plans from Virgin Media to double the broadband speed for over four million of its customers.

Former chancellor Alistair Darling urges Labour, the Conservatives and the Lib Dems to work together to defeat those pushing for Scottish independence.

Former Stockton North MP Frank Cook dies aged 76, a year after being diagnosed with lung cancer.

A British man has been interviewed by police investigating the death of a toddler in Norway while the child's mother was talking to him on Skype.

A teenager is arrested on suspicion of murdering three young children and their older brother in a house fire in Lancashire.

Motorway restaurant group, Little Chef, says it is to close 67 of its 161 outlets and make between 500 and 600 job cuts.

Pakistan's army warns PM Yousuf Raza Gilani that his criticisms will have "serious ramifications", heightening tensions with the government.