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The Conservative conference has opened with a warning from Francis Maude that the party must change to survive.

EU foreign ministers have reached an agreement on the terms of Turkey's accession talks, officials have said.

David Davis has urged Conservatives to stop "gazing back nostalgically" at past successes.

Conservative MP Michael Fallon has urged the financial sector to do more to prevent irresponsible lending.

The process of choosing a Conservative leader should be "much, much shorter," Kenneth Clarke has said.

In a hard-hitting conference speech, Alan Duncan warned that the Conservatives are at risk of becoming a "repository for prejudice and spite".

A return to traditional 'one nation' Conservatism will see the Tories returned to power, Sir Malcolm Rifkind has said.

There is no place in the Conservative Party for people who are prejudiced against women and black and gay people, Theresa May has said.

A new initiative aimed at improving take-up of online council services is set to be launched.

Downing Street has been forced to deny claims that the government struck a deal allowing the IRA to retain some weapons for personal protection.

School children are to be taught how to prepare healthy meals as part of the government's drive to improve young peoples' diets.

Andrew Lansley has said he will not enter the race to become Conservative leader.

A new poll has shown little public enthusiasm for any of the Tory leadership contenders.

John Reid has pledged further support in assisting the Afghan government's crackdown on the drugs trade.