Private school pupils up to two years ahead of state pupils by GCSE age
A study has shown a growing difference between state and private sector education in the UK.
EU referendum: Michael Howard is latest top Tory to oppose Cameron and back Brexit
The former party leader says Cameron has failed to get proper EU reform.
BBC DJ Tony Blackburn to sue corporation due to 'sacking' over Savile Inquiry
A report is due out criticising the culture of the BBC that allowed sex abuse to happen.
Labour Party could lose 24 seats under redrawing of UK electoral map for 2020
Labour has accused the Government of seeking an unfair advantage in boundary reform.
EU referendum: Michael Gove 'faces sack' by David Cameron over Brexit stance
Justice Secretary has reportedly angered Number 10 for questioning legality of PM's EU renegotiation.
EU referendum: Michael Gove opposed David Cameron because Brussels deal was 'not legally binding'
Justice Secretary says reforms could be overturned by a European court.
Private education a ticket to Britain's most prestigious jobs finds Sutton Trust study
A survey for the charity shows how few doctors and judges went to comprehensive schools.
Parents on touchline at football matches so violent 'someone could be killed'
Chairman of the Surrey youth league has warned clubs to clamp down on violent behaviour on the touchlines.
EU referendum: Brexit and 'Project Fear' campaigns running neck and neck says YouGov poll
Data shows that 38% want the UK to stay in the EU while 37% want to leave.
UK air pollution kills up to 40,000 people a year says landmark report
Experts say the push for diesel cars increased deaths from pollution-related illnesses.
Comedian Eddie Izzard starts quest to run 27 marathons in 27 days in South Africa
Each 26-miler is to mark one of the years that Nelson Mandela spent in prison.
Aides and charity rally to defence of Prince William over claims he is 'lazy'
Duke of Cambridge attended fewer engagements than his 94-year-old grandfather in 2015.
EU Referendum: Business boost for Cameron as they say Brexit will hurt UK jobs
A letter has been signed by 200 corporate chiefs as divisions within the Tories deepen.
EU referendum: Business leaders look to back Cameron to keep UK in European Union
Downing Street enlists the support of high corporate flyers to make case for staying in EU.
Nearly 700,000 sign petition calling for all children to get meningitis inoculation
The biggest petition in history will force MPs to debate the issue.
NHS: Unions plan 1st ever full walkout by junior doctors in challenge to Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt
A leaked letter from the BMA calls on the government to "put their money where their mouth is".
Police chiefs demand drink driving limit in England and Wales to be reduced to Scottish level
Drivers in England can drink more than those in Scotland.
Google doodle marks the Lantern Festival and end of the Chinese New Year
Search engine's design shows lanterns going into the sky to mark the coming of spring.
Catalonia's independence quest 'wishful thinking', says ex-MP as Spain faces political deadlock
Ex-Catalan MP Alfons López Tena says he has abandoned independence but region's fight continues with Madrid.
Russia: Moscow approves anniversary rally to mark slain opposition MP Boris Nemtsov
The event could see tens of thousands of Kremlin critics march in the Russian capital.
EU summit: Poland condemns David Cameron's benefit change plans as a 'Pandora's Box'
EXCLUSIVE: Spokesman for Poland's president casts doubt on Warsaw agreeing to Cameron's benefit change plans.
Malaysian 1MDB scandal: What you need to know about corruption probe rocking global finance
Learn the background to the scandal that has engulfed Malaysia's rulers and is reverberating around global financial hubs.
Ukraine president calls for a 'complete governement reboot' and urges PM Yatsenyuk to resign
A no confidence vote in Ukraine prime minister could lead to the collapse of the government and deeper turmoil
Ukraine bans Russian trucks in tit-for-tat trade battle between Moscow and Kiev
It follows Russia banning Ukrainian trucks as dispute between the neighbours deepens.
Zika virus: Russia records first case of mosquito-borne disease
The woman had returned from holiday in the Dominican Republic.
Belarus: EU eases sanctions on 'Europe's last dictator' Alexander Lukashenko
Brussels seeks to improve ties with Minsk to help deal with the conflict in Ukraine.
Russia: Former head of disgraced anti-doping agency Nikita Kamaev dies
Kamaev is second person from the RUSADA agency to die within two weeks.
Jersey refugee ban: Syrian migrant debate divides Channel Island tax haven
Chief minister of the offshore financial centre had initially proposed housing six families.
Jersey refugee ban: How the Channel Islanders turned their backs on Syrian families
The prospect of housing refugee families provoked heated debate among residents in the Channel tax haven.
Jersey refugee ban: Can desperate migrants use the St Malo-Jersey route to enter the UK?
Residents voice concerns over whether the Channel Island risks becoming a stepping stone into Britain.
