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Olympique Lyon's French goal keeper Hugo Lloris, believed to a Liverpool target, is reportedly also being courted by Arsenal and Tottenham

Tottenham defender target Jan Vertonghen is waiting on clarification over his move, the Ajax star has admitted, with the club set to confirm today that Andre Villa-Boas will be the new manager.

Officer in dock says he would not have gone near Tomlinson if he knew vendor was walking away from police lines at London G20 protests.

Prehistoric world that formed heartland of Europe submerged by devastating tsunami, say University of St Andrews researchers

The British Olympic Association are desperate for David Beckham to be involved in the Olympic Games in some capacity after his omission from Team GB's football squad

As the government and Labour battle over whether the banking inquiry should be conducted by parliament or a judge, IBTimes UK explores the arguments on either side.

With the twin resignations of CEO Bob Diamond and Chairman Marcus Agius, the IBTimes UK look at the the challenges the bank faces as bank's crisis continues

Candidates include current and former Barclays executives as search campaign begins

London Fire Brigade called to capital's new tallest building, but engineers claimed wind speeds were 'within safe limits'.

Barclays CEO Bob Diamond will leave his role with immediate effect, several days since regulators in the US and UK fined Barclays £290m ($450m) over allegations of rigging the London Interbank Offered Rate, or Libor.

Departure follows resignation of chairman Marcus Agius amid growing row over Libor scandal

A rare portrait by one of Britain's most infamous artists will be on sale at Bonhams 19th Century Paintings, Drawings and Watercolors.

Policeman accused of manslaughter of 47-year-old 'shocked' by footage of him pushing newspaper seller to the ground.

Aaron Ramsey has expressed delight at being selected to partake in Team GB for the London Olympics, with the Arsenal starlet looking forward to working with Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs as he prepares to join up with the side in their preparations.

Bankers face a parliamentary inquiry into their disgraced industry, Chancellor George Osborne announced to the House of Commons, after a rate-fixing scandal rocked the financial world.

Team GB coach Stuart Pearce says footballing reasons did dictate the omission of David Beckham from the Olympic football squad for London 2012.

Schoolboys' cheeky bid to take part in Olympics torch rally by grabbing games symbol foiled by security team.

Tottenham are expected to announce their next manager within 24 hours, according to numerous reports, with Andre Villas-Boas the only man being connected to the job for next season and beyond.

Juventus have made a move for van Persie but their initial offer has been turned down by Arsenal.

Stuart Pearce has selected his 18-man squad for the London 2012 Olympic football competition, with David Beckham a confirmed omission.

Rumours concerning a rekindling of relationships between singers Chris Brown and Rihanna have gained momentum after the former came to the support of the Caribbean-born Rihanna with condolences, following the death of her grandmother