EU states want 'fair tax share' from big business
The finance ministers of Britain, France and Germany on Saturday launched a new drive to force big business to pay its fair share of tax and halt the schemes of top firms to keep payments to a minimum.
Britain warns against 'economic warfare' on forex at G20
British Finance Minister George Osborne warned against "economic warfare" as the G20 states of top world economies met hoping to allay fears they could devalue national currencies to boost economic activity.
Reptiles are at risk, study finds
Almost one in five of the world's reptile species are in danger of extinction as their habitats are cleared away for farming and logging.
Britain seeks ethical counter-terrorism strategy
Foreign Secretary William Hague will set out on Thursday how Britain intends to work more closely with other countries to tackle terrorism without compromising its own commitment to human rights.
EU ministers gather for talks on horsemeat row
European farming ministers and the European commissioner for health were due to meet in Brussels Wednesday amid growing anger and recriminations over mislabelled meat products.
Britain calls for 'robust response' to N. Korea test
Britain on Tuesday strongly condemned North Korea's announcement that it has staged its most powerful nuclear test yet and called for a "robust response" from the UN Security Council.
Ben Affleck's 'Argo' named best film at British BAFTAs
Iran hostage crisis drama "Argo" won the best film prize at Britain's BAFTA awards on Sunday in a further boost for US actor-director Ben Affleck's movie at the Oscars later this month.
Scotland may have to reapply to UN and EU, says Britain
Scotland may have to reapply for membership of international organisations such as the UN and EU if it votes for independence.
Smoking out tobacco: The rise of the e-cig
The camera zooms in on a stubble-bearded hunk dragging on a cigarette and blowing out a thick cloud of smoke with what seems to be great satisfaction.
Horsemeat scandal spreads as French retailers pull foods
The Europe-wide scandal over horsemeat sold as beef spread Sunday as leading French retailers pulled products from their shelves and threats of legal action flew.
Explorers complete Shackleton's epic Antarctic journey
A team of exhausted but elated explorers successfully recreated Ernest Shackleton's Antarctic survival journey Monday, completing a three-day climb across mountains despite a treacherous blizzard.
Genetically engineered virus kills cancer: study
A genetically-engineered virus tested in 30 terminally-ill liver cancer patients significantly prolonged their lives, killing tumours and inhibiting the growth of new ones.
Beckham offers refined British look for next winter
Victoria Beckham, who moved back to London a few months ago, on Sunday sent out a ready-to-wear collection for next winter infused with British flair -- tweed, plaid and her first attempt at knitwear.
Wild weather strands Shackleton adventurers
Two adventurers attempting to recreate an epic 1916 Antarctic expedition by Ernest Shackleton were Saturday stranded on a plateau above a glacier after wild weather hit the final leg of their journey.
Gay and lesbian adoptions the new norm in Quebec
"I would like to have a mother, but I wouldn't want to lose my two dads," says Frida, a radiant six-year-old Canadian girl unaware of the international controversy raging over gay parenting rights.
'Horse lasagne' sparks new British food scare
British authorities warned the public Thursday not to eat beef lasagne sold by the Findus brand and made in France after tests found it contained up to 100 percent horse meat.
Boxing: British Lionhearts defeat Astana Arlans
British Lionhearts brought return match down on Astana Arlans 4-1 for their last years 5-0 defeat.
Britain's Cameron stands firm in EU budget battle
Prime Minister David Cameron stood firm on his demand for further cuts in the EU budget on Friday, despite coming under pressure over his pledge to hold a referendum on Britain's membership of the bloc.
Modigliani lover portrait sells for £26.9 mn in London
A portrait by Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani of his lover Jeanne Hebuterne went under the hammer in London on Wednesday for £26.9 million ($42.3 million, 31.2 million euros).
Internet users seeking more 'invisibility': study
Consumer efforts to protect personal data and remain "invisible" online is leading to a "data blackhole" that could adversely impact digital advertisers.