Diamonds

Bank of England governor Mervyn King dodges crucial questions from the Treasury Select Committee on his role in libor affair.

BoE's most senior officials testify before Treasury select committee about level of management in Barclays' Libor fixing scandal.

Ex-Barclays COO Jerry Del Missier tells the Treasury Select Committee that instructions he took to lower Libor rates was not significant during the time of October 2008 and emphasises the Bank of England’s role in the scandal.

Treasury Select Committee testimony by bank's chief operating officer and senior FSA officials could shed light on scam.

After Bob Diamond resigned as Barclays chief executive in wake of Libor scandal, former colleague Rich Ricci emerges as favourite successor.

Barclays chairman Marcus Agius would not back beleaguered former chief executive Bob Diamond's testimony to MPs that he only found out about Libor fixing allegations in June.

Barclays' chairman Marcus Agius 'first aware' of investigation in April 2010, revealing two-year difference with ex-CEO Bob Diamond's account.

Emails between Tucker and Diamond, released ahead of the deputy governor's appearance before Treasury committee, show the level of detail discussed over bank's finances.

Paul Tucker, Bank of England deputy governor, faces a showdown with MPs over his role in the Barclays Libor scandal - IBTimes UK explores the key questions.

One of the major things learned from Treasury Select Committee grilling of Barclays' newly resigned CEO Bob Diamond, is that they probably won't be up to the task of leading a parliamentary-led inquiry.

"Wink and Nod" revelations in Barclays Libor rigging scandal make Bank of England Governor's position untenable.

Former financial titan due to appear before Treasury select committee to give evidence on Libor scandal.

Corporate barrister Owen Watkins tells IBTimes UK that Barclays' newly resigned CEO Bob Diamond and individuals involved in rate-fixing scandal may avoid UK criminal proceedings.

With the twin resignations of CEO Bob Diamond and Chairman Marcus Agius, the IBTimes UK look at the the challenges the bank faces as bank's crisis continues

The Queen's Diamond Jubilee is set to continue to sparkle for the public, as more than 10,000 royal diamonds belonging to the Queen are due to go on display at Buckingham Palace.

The IBTimes UK investigates the broken trust between banks and customers in the wake of a the industry's "septimana horribilis"

UK banks Barclays, RBS, HSBC and Lloyds are banned from selling certain types of derivatives to SMEs, after all agreeing on a settlement with the Financial Services Authority

Barclays Bank was given a record fine after the regulators FSA caught them fixing interest rates to boost their trading positions.

Britain's parliamentary treasury select committee charges the UK regulator with the task to look into HSBC, Lloyds, RBS and Barclays over apparent cases of mis-selling derivatives.

Anonymous claims metals trader Traxys ignoring its own guidelines not to buy from war zones as business in precious minerals goes on.

Drew Barrymore's wedding dress was made by Karl Lagerfield and she looked stunning in it.

Anonymous dumps personal information from Intel website in protest against its mining activities in Congo.

Kate Middleton wore a £48 Fake Earrings For Diamond Jubilee Celebrations with her Alexander McQueen dress. Why did the Duchess opt for fake earrings?

An exhibition called Diamonds: A Jubilee Celebration that celebrates The Queen’s 60 years on throne is all set to showcase some of the finest diamonds which have been used by The Queen.

Diamond Jubilee Celebrations saw an exclusive diamond Tiara being made for the Queen worth £800,000.

Britain celebrates the 60th anniversary of the coronation of the Queen Elizabeth II with elaborate festivities.

Liberian warlord jailed by Special Court for Sierra Leone in The Hague for role in atrocities in neighbouring country.

Google displays six Faberge Eggs created by the famous Russian jeweller on its home page.

When Kate Middleton first revealed her engagement ring in November 2010, whole of Britain got emotional. Her blue sapphire ring comprising of 14 diamonds the same ring, which Diana, Princess of Wales chose for herself.

Arkady Gaydamak says copy of the international diamond exports contract was entrusted to the chief rabbi of Russia, Berel Lazar.