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<i>British Vogue</i> launches first iPad application
The December issue of British Vogue will be available as an iPad app, but editor Alexandra Shulman is waiting to gauge reaction before embarking on a second instalment.

Times says 105,000 behind news paywall
News Corporation has reported 105,000 online sales of The Times and The Sunday Times - the first official figures sincce putting its online news content behind a paywall.

Cold cure not to be sniffed at
The body's immune defences can destroy the common cold virus after it has invaded the inner sanctum of a human cell, scientists have found.

Travellers leaving UK hit hard in the pocket
Kiwis flying out of the United Kingdom face hefty fare increases after an increase in British departure taxes that could cost up to $355.

Councils getting tough over ciggie breaks
Growing numbers of local authorities in Britain are forcing their staff to 'clock out' every time they take a cigarette break.

Tourism NZ slams $356 UK flight tax
Tourism NZ has slammed a 55 per cent increase in the flight tax tourists from the United Kingdom will have to pay to fly to our shores.

Queen's corsetier hits hard times as bra wars intensify
Rigby & Peller, the corsetier to the Queen and Hollywood A-listers including Lady Gaga and Scarlett Johansson, has reported a $447,524 loss.

Govt seeks to lessen impact of rise in UK-NZ flight tax
A backlash against big spikes in departure tax for people travelling on long-haul flights from Britain has gone global.

Spy red-faced after Facebook pics
Britain's spy chief is red-faced after his daughter posted a photo of herself posing with a gold Kalashnikov rifle.

All Blacks: British writer takes aim at haka
Sunday Times rugby writer Stephen Jones has labelled the All Blacks' haka as the 'instrument of the worst kind of sporting arrogance'.

England: Fresh look at London from all seeing Eye
Europe's tallest Ferris wheel offers new views of a great city, writes David Leggat.

Shop till you're dropped ... Kate Moss' final Topshop collection
Carola Long looks back on the partnership between the world's most famous model and one of the UK's best-known high street clothing chains.

Hallows and goodbyes as <i>Harry Potter</i> begins to end
It's the beginning of the end for the Harry Potter films with J.K. Rowling's epic Deathly Hallows story being divided into two movies, giving the many villains plenty of time to shine. DES SAMPSON reports

Winston Churchill: Not his finest hour
Winston Churchill is rightly remembered for leading Britain through her finest hour - but what if he also led the country through her most shameful hour?

Rowing: Rare disease kills rowing great
On the eve of the world rowing championships, Britain has lost one of its Olympic heroes with the tragic death of Andy Holmes.

Europe's top holiday islands revealed
Readers of Conde Nast Traveler have rated their top 10 European islands.

Don't miss: Edinburgh's Hogmanay
Edinburgh's Hogmanay welcomes the New Year with an exciting programme of free and ticketed events offering something for all ages.

SPY: Gordon Ramsay's big meltdown
Embattled celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, 43, has had a tough week.