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Funding For Lending scheme is increasingly seen as the BoE's most important tool as impact of Quantitative Easing wanes

Argentine president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner open letter to David Cameron calling on him to relinquish British control.

Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez is hopeful goalkeeper Petr Cech and captain John Terry are on the road to recovery despite both facing lengthy spells on the side-lines.

Ismail was stabbed to death at the end of December on the Aylesbury Estate in Walworth over a mobile phone.

Nationwide House Price Index reports 1 percent fall in price of typical UK home across 2012.

Comedian arrested at Heathrow Airport on eve of Celebrity Big Brother appearance.

Alan Pardew admits relief that the Demba Ba transfer saga is nearing an end, while Chelsea's Rafael Benitez defends his rotation policy

In-line sales leading up to Christmas Eve bump 2012 profit guidance to upper end of £620m range

Tottenham reportedly set to sign pre-contract with Arsenal and Liverpool target Lewis Holtby

Newcastle will attempt to sign a new striker after Demba Ba was given permission to discuss terms with Chelsea.

Liverpool want to slash their wage bill by allowing Nuri Sahin and Joe Cole to leave the club in January.

Theo Walcott is currently still in talks with Arsenal over a new deal, as his representatives met with the club today, reports claim.

Two suspects taken into custody for questioning by Operation Yewtree detectives.

New 'T-pim' terrorism legislation faces criticism after Magag vanishes from Camden.

Luka Modric has been voted the worst signing of 2012 by readers of Marca, with Alex Song coming second in the list.

Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez has stated that the Blues are keen to strengthen their squad in this transfer window.

Liverpool kick-off 2013 by hosting Sunderland, as the Reds look to maintain a fast-fading challenge for European football next season

Alan Smith says Arsene Wenger would be particularly disappointed with Arsenal's efforts against Southampton, as the side missed an opportunity to join the top four.

Chelsea consider loaning Marko Marin to Bayer Leverkusen ahead of approach for striker Andre Schürrle

Arsenal want to sign Atletico Madrid forward Adrian Lopez as they continue to worry that Theo Walcott will leave in the summer.

Campaigners say fares have risen 50% in decade yet commuters still face service cuts.

Arsenal are reportedly monitoring Plymouth Argyle midfielder Luke Young.

Digital downloads from services like iTunes accounted for 97 percent of singles sales in the UK in 2012, and 3.7bn tracks were streamed online, as CD sales continue to fall.

Andre Villas-Boas has revealed that Tottenham Hotspur are still interested in signing Brazilian duo Leandro Damiao and Willian.

Arsene Wenger criticises players' lack of effort and commitment as Southampton hold Arsenal to 1-1 draw

Chelsea face QPR for the West London Derby on Wednesday.

Walcott has been linked with a move away from the Emirates in recent times.

Manchester United have ramped up interest in Chelsea duo Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole.

Spectacular fireworks watched by millions mark new year celebrations.

As the Premier League reaches the half-way point, IBTimes UK assess the fortunes of those clubs at either end of the table ahead of the second half of the campaign