HSBC unit fined $12.5 mn for unregistered US services
A Swiss unit of British bank HSBC has agreed to pay $12.5 million for flouting US rules requiring registration of cross-border brokerage services.
Britain's Prince William to visit China in 2015: reports
Britain's Prince William is to visit China next year, though his pregnant wife Kate is thought unlikely to go with him.
British press crown Hamilton 'king' of Formula One
The front pages of British newspapers were splashed with photos of a champagne-soaked Lewis Hamilton dubbed the king of Formula One.
One Direction, Taylor Swift shine at American Music Awards
Boy bad One Direction took home top prizes at the American Music Awards.
Scientists study rare tapeworm living in man's brain
Scientists in Britain removed and studied a rare tapeworm that lived in a man's brain for four years, researchers saidю
Singer Robbie Williams launches clothes collection
British star Robbie Williams is to launch a 30-piece clothing collection with retailer Primark.
Britain 'not optimistic' on meeting deadline in Iran nuclear talks
British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond expressed doubt that a landmark nuclear deal between Iran and six world powers would be reached by the deadline.
Britain's Prince Charles to speak out as king: report
Britain's Prince Charles plans to make "heartfelt interventions" in national life when he becomes king.
Tags on fish may act as 'dinner bell' for seals: study
Sound-emitting tags fitted to fish to track their survival may, paradoxically, be alerting predator seals to their whereabouts.
One Direction back with dose 'Four' of boy band pop
One Direction has returned for the fourth straight year with a holiday season album, as the boy band proves its longevity through a gradually maturing sound.
Prince William recruits Angry Birds to protect wildlife
Prince William teamed up with the makers of Angry Birds to release a new game that will highlight the dangers of illegal poaching for animal species.
Stars sing about Ebola 'chimes of doom' in Band Aid video premiere
Stars like One Direction, Bono and Chris Martin featured in the video for the new Band Aid single to raise money for anti-Ebola charities.
Britain's Cameron 'horrified' by Kassig murder
British Prime Minister David Cameron said he was "horrified" after the Islamic State jihadist group claimed to have executed US aid worker Peter Kassig.
Pussy Riot thank Amnesty campaigners for support
Campaigners from Amnesty International honoured two members of the Russian punk group Pussy Riot who served 22 months in prison.
Culture Club scraps reunion due to Boy George throat
Boy George called off a reunion tour of 1980s pop sensations Culture Club after the British singer discovered a potentially serious problem in his throat.
Rolling Stones in insurance feud over Scott suicide
The Rolling Stones are embroiled in a legal feud with insurance underwriters who refused to pay for a tour cancellation.
Pink Floyd turns attention to Aral Sea catastrophe in new music video
The cult British rock band has always raised hard questions. This time they offer us to contemplate the fate of the Aral Sea. A part of the sea is located in Kazakhstan.
Princess Anne opens Magna Carta exhibition in Washington
Britain's Princess Anne opened a 10-week exhibition at the Library of Congress.
Russia's Putin, EU's Barroso burnt on British bonfires
Russian President in nothing but green underwear and European leader are among those being paraded and burned during traditional British bonfire celebrations.
Great Britain and Kazakhstan to expand economic ties
FDI from Great Britain to Kazakhstan from 2005 to the Q1 2014 totaled $10.5 billion.