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Falkland Islands 'are not complacent' about threat of Argentina
Falkland Islands acting governor said British military presence in the territory was important deterrent.
Human rights groups: Britain's support of Egypt's Sisi 'is pushing Muslims towards al-Qaeda'
Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International criticise Britain's policy towards Egyptian leader Abdul Fattah al-Sisi.
France, Germany and Italy to join China-led AIIB following Britain
Other countries looking to join Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank include Australia, South Korea, Switzerland and Luxembourg.
Britain draws US criticism over move to join China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
British government says AIIB can complement work of World Bank and Asian Development Bank.
Britain becomes first nation to legalise 'three-parent' IVF babies
Britain will become the first nation to legalise a "three-parent" IVF technique which critics fear will effectively lead to "designer babies".
Russian war planes 'rehearsing attacks' in UK airspace - British military chief
Lord Stirrup raises terrifying possibility of Russian plane downing civilian jumbo jets.
Britain announces new powers for Scotland
The British government began a historic transfer of powers to Scotland on Thursday (January 22), keeping a pledge it had given to persuade Scots to reject independence as renewed nationalist support surges.
JD Wetherspoon: UK pub giant to open 200 pubs and create 15,000 jobs in £400m expansion
New job roles will cover all areas, from bar staff to managerial positions.
AirAsia Flight QZ8501: British national reportedly named as Choi Chi Man
Mr Choi was reportedly travelling with his two year Singaporean daughter, Zoe
UK proposes rules to allow embryos to be made from a combined DNA of three people
New methods will prevent mothers with fatal genetic disorders from passing the diseases onto their babies.
Al-Sweady Inquiry: UK soldiers 'mistreated' nine detainees after 2004 battle in Iraq
BREAKING: Inquiry finds allegations of torture and murder 'deliberate lies' and 'reckless speculation'.
UK to send more troops to Iraq
The troops will be training the Kurdish Peshmerga in the use of heavy machine guns.
Dubai: New QE2 Images Show Staff Roasting Pigs on Iconic Ship, Left 'to Rot in Obscurity'
The QE2 ocean liner, that was to be converted into a luxury-floating hotel, is lying idle in Dubai.
UK Could Have Up to 13,000 Victims of Modern Slavery, Says Home Office
Most victims are from Albania, Nigeria, Vietnam and Romania while some are British-born.
Prime Minister David Cameron to Abstain on UK Vote to Recognise Palestine
British PM to be joined by dozens of government colleagues in abstaining from landmark vote.
Will the Scottish Referendum Reignite Britain's Interest in Politics?
Referendum likely to drive up turnout in Scotland for next year's general election - but the picture is murkier elsewhere
WWII 75th Anniversary: Read Britain's Declaration of War on Germany
Full transcript of Neville Chamberlain's declaration of war on the Nazis on 3 September 1939.
Boy Meets Girl: First British Transgender Sitcom Commissioned by BBC2
Boy Meets Girl is a funny, sensitive and progressive romantic comedy
Billy-no-Mates Britain: One in 10 People Have no Best Friend
Study finds 'concerning' absence of close companionship in Britain.
Downing Street Rules out Britain's Participation in US Airstrikes in Iraq
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon set to hold emergency Cobra meeting over worsening situation in Iraq.
WWI 100th Anniversary: After A Hundred Years of Hurt, it's Time to Think Again
IBT's First World War coverage will shine a light on the forgotten glories and triumphs of the conflict.
Malaysian Airlines MH17: World's Eyes on Russia to 'Behave Properly' or Face EU Sanctions
EU leaders agree Putin has an important role to play in persuading separatists to grant access to site.
Britain to Overtake France as Second Largest EU Economy by 2020
Britain to remain sixth largest economy in 2030, despite tough competition from emerging nations.
Battle of the Somme Anniversary: 98 Years Since Soldiers Went Over The Top Into Hell
Shocking figures that reveal the extend of destruction seen during the Battle of the Somme.
Iraq Crisis: Isis 'May Have Recruited 1,500 British Extremists'
Birmingham MP says number of British fighters recruited to fight in Iraq and Syria is much higher.
UN Expresses Concern over UK's Handling of Victims of Voodoo and Sexual Abuse
UN watchdog asks Britain to combat trafficking of African children for bizarre rituals.
Ukip Foreign Aid Cut Proposals Show the Hypocrisy and Delusion of Nigel Farage
Farage's sums don't add up - and his atavistic view of Britain is decades out of date.
Britain's Death Crisis: Crematoriums Facing Chronic Burial Space Shortage
New research shows half of Britain's cemeteries will run out of space within 20 years.
India Election 2014: How Narendra Modi will Tackle Israel, Russia, Pakistan - and Obama
Britain likely to gain from Modi - but his hard-line Hindiusm could strain relations elsewhere.
Subway Adopts Sharia Law for 185 UK Outlets with 'Halal Meats Only' Policy
Favourite sandwiches altered to comply with strict rules on halal and haram foods