Aparajita Das

British cable network SKY TV has announced the launch of a channel dedicated to Formula 1 racing.

Indian athletes are threatening to boycott London 2012 Olympics because of a controversial sponsorship deal with the Dow Chemical Co.

Nearly a quarter (23.9 percent) of the female population in the UK are obese.

A 57-year-old man living in France, who recently traveled to Togo, has been diagnosed with a rare type of HIV-infection -- called group N. This is the first reported case of the infection outside Cameroon.

Many owners believe it is normal to name their cars after celebrities.

The iconic jets could soon be built outside the UK as BAE Systems is scrapping its manufacture.

The British government could face legal action if the amount is not paid within two months.

In an attempt to manage the borders, former UKBA officials are being offered up to £450 for a single shift if they are willing to work during the walkout.

The retailer has returned to Paris after previously having pulled out of Europe's fashion capital in 2001.

Britain has a poor record on cancer survival and has high levels of obesity, a report has warned.

Civil servants from the Home Office have been asked to act as border staff at ports, airports and other entry points during the forthcoming strike on Nov. 30.

Wealthier households have the highest emissions overall, a study has found.

The Centre for Cities report highlights the need to revamp the education system.

A leaked report on England's rugby team reveals that players were more interested in bargaining for cash rather than playing for the country.

On Tuesday evening, U.S Republican presidential candidates debated issues concerning their country's foreign policy.

The Scottish Parliament is set to pass a stringent law banning football fans from singing 'sectarian' songs.

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)'s inquiry into England's home care system reveals that often old people are badly treated breaching their human rights and expressed concerns that the kind of support they want are often unheard.

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) issued guidelines to the NHS asking that a woman who opts for caesarean delivery should be explained the risks of a surgery. This information is expected to bring down the number of caesarean cases.

According to a report compiled by Arup Consulting and the RAC Foundation, as many as four million cars will be added to British roads over the next 25 years. The forecast has raised concerns over environmental impacts, as well as the need to improve existing road networks.

Extreme cases of mentally ill patients, those on the verge of suicide or breakdown, cannot access help because crisis teams are either busy or not operating beyond certain hour, a charity's survey has found.

Thousands of passengers are stranded for the second consecutive day as many flights were cancelled or delayed.

One member of the group has reportedly claimed that the police watchdog is in some ways worse than the force it is investigating.

The plan to construct a new airport in Thames Estuary has got the support of the Prime Minister and other senior government officials.

Reports suggest that snipers onboard military helicopters might be deployed during the London Olympics, as a pre-emptive security measure against any terror attack.

Former executive alleges "wild behaviour" by other bosses.

Beckham is likely to join the Paris St Germain football club.

The British Justice Secretary is hopeful of reaching an agreement where European Court of Human Rights would be barred from overruling UK judges on immigration cases.

The EU has banned bottled water manufacturers from claiming that water can prevent dehydration.

A resolution has urged Iran to intensify dialogue with the U.N's nuclear watchdog.