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Kiwi designer creates wardrobe for British first lady
Britain's new first lady Samantha Cameron was dressed by New Zealand designer Emilia Wickstead.

Buy one ruling party, get one free
This may have been a shotgun wedding, but David Cameron and Nick Clegg were determined to convince us that their parties really have fallen in love.

Cameron's sure-footed journey to the top
You don't have to be a swivel-eyed conspiracy theorist to think that David Cameron was bound to be Prime Minister one day.

<i>UK election:</i> Brown offers resignation to Queen
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown resigned with a brief, emotional statement this morning.

<i>Uk election:</i> Labour gets ready for battle of the bros
Ed Miliband may stand against his elder brother, David, in the Labour leadership election.

Forget the WAGs, meet the SADs
If the British public was shocked by the WAGs (Wives and Girlfriends) culture at the World Cup finals in Germany four years ago, this year is going to be all about SADs - Sons and Daughters.

Brown's resignation paves way for Lab-Lib coalition
Gordon Brown's dramatic resignation was hailed as a "game-changer" by ministers but infuriated the Tories.

Gordon Brown - The timeline
Here’s a look back at the life and times of British PM Gordon Brown.

England: Taking in the sights of Robin's 'hood'
Amy Laughinghouse finds Nottingham abuzz over the outlaw's latest incarnation.

'Tasteless' tweet proves expensive
A 'joking' message on Twitter threatening to blow up an airport has cost a young accountant £1,000.

Gordon Brown announces resignation
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has announced he will resign as leader of the Labour Party by September at the latest, after his party lost 90 seats in the UK election.

Pensioners in most beautiful list
Three women who are old enough to claim their pensions have appeared in a list of the 10 most beautiful women in the world.

Maid of the Hood
Cate Blanchett is not your average damsel in distress in Ridley Scott's epic new film Robin Hood.

<i>Harry Potter</i> stars to marry
Bonnie Wright, the 19-year-old Harry Potter actress - who plays the title character's love interest Ginny Weasley, is reportedly engaged to one of her co-stars.

Capital style
A new book shines the spotlight behind the scenes of some of London's style gurus, focusing on their interior design at home.

England: Utterly wuthered
Kerri Jackson is transported back in time while on a pilgrimage to Bronte Country.

Kiwi votes too late for UK election
Britain's beleaguered election officials face more criticism after it emerged eligible voters living in New Zealand missed out on casting their ballot.

Big parties woo Britain's kingmaker
Britain's election has turned into political drama, with David Cameron making an offer to the Lib-Dems.

Brits left fuming after voting station log-jam
They came in their millions hoping to vote in the most closely fought general election in decades - but many weren't able to vote.