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British bank also reports drop in bad loans as earnings surge by 22 percent.

Warm ocean currents attacking the underside of the ice sheets are causing major loss of Antarctic glaciers, suggests a new study.

Tributes paid on 97th anniversary of First World War Gallipoli invasion to honour military dead.

BofA Merryl Lynch also cut its rating of BSkyB stock, knocking the price, as James Murdoch is grilled at the Leveson inquiry.

Dutch Auction surprises, Spain struggles and Italian costs spike

Manchester United news: Talksport CEO Scott Taunton has made the sensational claim that the club have up to 650 million fans in China, insisting that the stastics show that football is growing at an alarming rate around the world.

Hactivist collective pledges to assault Formula One websites for duration of races in solidarity with Bahraini activitsts.

However, Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola admits he holds no grudges against Chelsea and concedes they are favourites to go through.

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has expressed his frustrations over referee decisions always going in favour of rivals Manchester United. He believes that "the rules are not the same for everyone" as the Red Devils have benefitted from a number of "strange" decisions in the last few weeks.

One of the UK's most prestigious literary awards - the Orange Prize - has announced their shortlist for the 2012 awards.

On the occasion of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and that of the first of her two official birthdays - 21 April - IBTimes UK looks at some of the more remarkable portrayals of the Queens of the United Kingdom, on celluloid...

New tsunami warnings issued after a strong aftershock with a magnitude of 8.2 hit the western coast of Indonesia.

International Pillow Fight Day 2012: Celebrations from around the World [SLIDESHOW]

Located on the River Thames, London is one of the most beautiful cities of the world. It is also one of the most ethnically and culturally vibrant in the world.

While the attack on some web sites happened in February, Apple released two security patches for the Trojan this week.

British security officials expect an increase in the activities of Russian spies in Britain during summer, when the Olympic Games and the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations are to be held.

The most awaited smartphone by tech fans will be launched on 22 May, according to a leaked press invite.

Private non-bank firms post softer margins in Q4

Oil & Gas explorer agrees $450 million cash and shares deal

Apple Inc. has revised its Web site marketing advertisements for the new iPad in Australia, after drawing severe criticism from the country's consumer watchdog - Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).

Respect candidate George Galloway secured the Bradford West seat from the Labour, in a sensational win with over 10,000 votes.

Government puts army on standby and prepares emergency powers for disruption of fuel supplies.

Babcock International Group, an engineering support services company, believes that it is well placed to gain from the size of its business, the width of its experience and track record of delivering operational and financial effectiveness in the current economic environment.

A look at some of the opinions regarding Prince William’s six-week duty to the Falkland Islands as the 30th anniversary of the war approaches.

The sudden cardiac arrest suffered by Fabrice Muamba has led to calls for compulsory screening rules to be introduced across all levels of football in the UK.

check out the results of all the Free Practice sessions and, of course, the qualifying... find out who is on pole and who is not!

Ben & Jerry's Supports Gay Marriage in Britain

Even though Assange is under house arrest in the UK, he is said to be eligible to contest the election.

Iranian cleric Javad Larijani reassures Israel and says nuclear weapons more of a nuisance than an asset.

First ladies continue display of glamour at White House state dinner.