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Households have come under further squeeze due to the spike in energy bills and utility tariff hikes.

The protesters were held by officers following a demonstration at the City of London Corporation's headquarters, campaigners claimed.

The Bank of England governor will be conferred knighthood at a Buckingham Palace investiture ceremony.

The new defence secretary, Philip Hammond, has told MPs that ground-to-air missiles may well be used as a form of defence against terrorism during the Olympic Games next summer.

Would-be jurors in the Stephen Lawrence murder trial have been told the history of the case is "irrelevant".

Pippa Middleton has pulled out of a society event following her split with Alex Loudon.

Mobile network O2 has started a trial of the new ultra-fast 4G network in London today, which will see users receive up to 150mbps download speeds, drastically faster than the current 3G network.

The Labour party has changed course on Europe, adopting a policy more consistent with that of the Conservatives rather than a Europhile centre-left party.

A previously unseen tour video of Michael Jackson at the height of his career is set to be sold for millions at an auction in London later this month.

Arsene Wenger has revealed Arsenal's recent renaissance can be attributed to his side curbing their "cavalier" nature.

Moussa Dembele has admitted that a move to Tottenham would be a 'step up' in his footballing career, as the international break comes to an end.

The finalists for the RSPCA's Young Photographer Awards have been announced, with the highlights including photos of a disappointed goldfish and a mischievous Bengal kitten.

Lady Gaga’s supporters head to internet to criticise the singer’s biggest rival Adele over her weight

Yann M'Vila is fielding interest from Manchester City, according to the club's football development executive Patrick Vieira, with the defensive midfielder at the top of numerous clubs' January transfer wishlists.

A public inquiry into journalism ethics launched after the News of the World phone-hacking scandal is set to begin today.

Two men accused of murdering black teenager Stephen Lawrence in 1993 will appear at the Old Bailey on Nov. 14.

Jimmy Choo chief creative officer Tamara Mellon has stepped down from the luxury shoe brand she co-founded in 1996.

In the first-of-its kind Oscar tribute in Europe, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences honoured British actress Vanessa Redgrave in London for her outstanding contribution in the history of cinema on Sunday.

Former EU Commissioner Mario Monti will begin consultations to form a new government of technocrats that could be sworn by Wednesday as Italy is expected to push through a bond sale on Monday of up to of 5-year bonds worth three billion euros.

Cesc Fabregas has warned Arsenal they simply "cannot afford to lose" Robin van Persie but cautioned the club may be forced to sell if they fail to match the Dutch striker's ambition.

A panel of MPs has slammed the government for trying to dilute EU air quality standards instead of prioritizing action to cut pollution on British roads.

Senior Tory MP Patrick Mercer has been accused of slamming Prime Minister David Cameron, calling him a 'despicable creature without any real redeeming features', a newspaper report has claimed.

The U.S. seems to be wary about the security arrangements for the 2102 London Olympics in the wake of the riots in some of the English counties early this year and also the arrests made at the Games site.

An official inquiry led by a judge into the press standards in the wake of the News of the World phone-hacking scandal is set to start on Monday.

One year back, the body of British-Indian honeymooner Anni Dewani, was found in a taxi, after she was shot dead in Cape Town, South Africa. To commemorate the tragic event, candlelight vigils will be held at Bristol, London, Cape Town and in Sweden, to mark the first anniversary.

"Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3" is a big-budget, high-octane shooter that repackages rather than redefines the "Call of Duty" experience. Yet, despite its lack of innovation, "Modern Warfare 3" is a solid, engaging, and ultimately fun experience that fans of the series will no doubt love.

The streets of London are getting ready to greet the Remembrance Day Parade, which starts on Sunday at 1p.m. from Princes Street. The parade marks that time of the year when Britain pays homage to its war heroes, both military and civilian, who played an integral part in the service of the community during the First World War.

Hundreds of thousands of people have lined the streets of London to witness the Lord Mayor's Show.

Veteran singer Sir Cliff Richard, "X Factor" star Joe McElderry and Welsh singer Katherine Jenkins will perform for the royal family during the "Festival of Remembrance" 2011 in London, on Saturday night.

For the first time in its history, the UK will host the World Athletics Championship (WAC), following London's selection as the host city of the 2017 edition of the International Association of Athletics Federations' (IAAF) biennial event, in Monaco on Friday.