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Three of Britain's biggest lenders, RBS, Lloyds and HSBC are among the 17 banks and one broker that are being investigated, following Barclays' involvement in fixing two of the most important interest rates in the global financial markets which resulted in a record fine.

To celebrate the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, some of the most well-known fashion designers have collaborated with leading visual artists on specially commissioned one-off works of art.

A look at the singer whose husband Kong Hee is accused of funnelling £12m to help fund her career.

Talk That Talk star among 300 guests kicked out of fancy hotel in early-hour evacuation caused by lift shaft fire.

Manchester United youngster Ryan Tunnicliffe could earn promotion to the first team next season, according to reserve-team boss Warren Joyce.

Gareth Bale has committed to Tottenham until 2016 in a new deal with the club, with the winger extending his current contract by a year with improved terms.

Arsenal signing Olivier Giroud has revealed why he chose to join the Gunners over Chelsea, with the striker citing Arsene Wenger's commitment and the stability of the club behind his eventual decision.

Barclays CEO Bob Diamond and three other senior executives will forego bonuses following the record Financial Services Authority fine for interest rate market rigging

End Violence Against women Coalition has supported calls from Tower Hamlets residents to focus on pimps and customers.

Heather Watson became the first British women to reach the third round at Wimbledon for 10 years after beating world No.100 Jamie Lee Hampton in straight sets at the All-England Club.

AC Milan striker Alexandre Pato has stated that he would be open to a move to the Premier League in the future.

Emma Watson draws criticism after walking a pink dyed dog. The actress clarifies that the dog is not hers.

Andre Villas-Boas has turned down the opportunity to manage South American side Sao Paulo, with Tottenham still reportedly in the race to snap up the out of work manager.

Reality star left shaken after robbery by knife-wielding assailants posing as TOWIE fans in west London car park.

British quartet Anne Keothavong, Elena Baltacha, Laura Robson and Heather Watson have been awarded wildcards for the tennis competition at the London 2012 Olympics.

Qatar's sovereign wealth fund ramped up its demands for better Xstrata price from mining giant Glencore

London-based Standard Chartered expects pretax profit in the first half of this year to grow by less than 10 percent, following a slowdown in Asia growth and weakening local currencies

Aaradhya is seen gazing into the lens with curious "brown eyes" while being cradled by her mother in a baby-carrier.

Google TV will struggle to make an impact according to Peter King of Strategy Analytics

Family lawyer tells inquiry how parents Edward and Ann Bowles were shocked by media intrustion following crash, in which son Sebastian died on school ski trip.

Lord's, St. Andrews and Silverstone must be quivering in their boots every time tennis touches down for its four-week summer fling with the grass courts of Great Britain.

A "family" home of their own would rather mean the home where Prince William and Kate Middleton will start or plan a family with the next heir to the British throne.

Chelsea's David Luiz has been called up to represent Brazil at the London Olympics as one of the three players in the squad over the age of 23.

As Harry Potter enters 15th publishing anniversary, IBTimes UK looks at how it spawned global franchise.

Chelsea have been linked to Andre Schurrle for some time now and are now lining up an initial £7mn bid for the 21 year old

The Voice coach asks Prince of Wales if he has room free at Clarence House.

An Apple iOS, Android and BlackBerry app featuring 2,880 images of rioters has been released to the public

MI5 chief Jonathan Evans has defended the controversial draft Communications Bill, stating that the UK must be able to keep pace with cyber criminals.

Secret service boss Jonathan Evans says games are terror target but not an easy one.

The Football Association have labelled the abuse of Ashley Cole and Ashley Young 'unacceptable' following England's penalty shoot-out defeat by Italy in the European championship quarter final on Sunday.