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Fake NZ doctor lied about London bombings

A fake NZ doctor hailed as a hero after London's 2005 bombing lied about her role in helping the victims, an inquest has been told.

Friendly fire incident - Britain turns on its game industry

The British government has fragged its own games industry - tax changes could shrink it by a massive 24 per cent.

SPY: Aja's new man and Rachel's new collection

Celebrity blonde <b>Aja Rock</b> and her husband <b>David Southcombe</b> have welcomed a new addition to their family: a baby boy named <b>Hendrix</b> - presumably in a tribute to Jimi.

Baby Aston finally uncovered in the UK

Most could hardly believe it wasn't a joke, but the Toyota iQ-based Aston Martin Cygnet has finally been revealed in the flesh.

Ex-mandarins rebut Blair's claims on Iraq

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair's claim that his Cabinet colleagues were fully aware of his determination to deal with Saddam Hussein has been bluntly called into question by testimony from two of his most senior officials.

Kate Hudson and Matt Bellamy secretly engaged - reports

The <i>Fool's Gold</i> actress - who is 14 weeks pregnant with her first child with the Muse rocker - reportedly held an "intimate" bash to celebrate their union with their closest friends and family at an exclusive London hotel on Monday.

UK schoolboy's murder 'planned on Facebook'

The 15-year-old was repeatedly stabbed and left to die on the floor of a London tube station during rush-hour, a UK court has heard.

Increase in cocoa prices could see cost of chocolate rise

Cocoa prices shot up this week after the Ivory Coast said it was contemplating an export ban.

Plenty of copy-Kates, precious few princes

Talent agencies in the UK are scrambling to find decent lookalikes for Prince William to keep up with the surge in demand.

Visit breathes life into old relationship

UK holds up NZ up as worthy Afghanistan example

British Defence Secretary Liam Fox slammed other countries for not pulling their weight in Afghanistan.

<i>Dita De Boni:</i> Britain's nanny state

This week, the British Government has given its rubber stamp to two quite unique parenting ideas, writes Dita De Boni.

Woman accused of killing ex-boyfriend, watching body burn

A former NZ horse trainer is accused of killing her ex-boyfriend in the UK and watching his body burn while she drank red wine with a friend.

Streep researches Iron Lady role

'Lost generation' fears as 1m youths go jobless

Buyers sought for world's dearest flats

Hague wants to build on trust

UK Foreign Secretary William Hague said there was a "deep trust" between NZ and Britain but the relationship could be even closer.

Soccer: Ruud awakening awaits in Chechnya