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Frank Lampard says that Chelsea does not fear Barcelona and have devised a plan to beat the European masters as the two teams ready themselves to face each other in the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.

Staff Reporter Apr 18, 2012

Prime minister says Labour amendments would go further than coalition plan and cut top tax to 40p.

Nicholas Edmondson Apr 18, 2012

Bad Loans hit 18-year peak in Spain, 12-year high in Italy as debate about direct bank support intensifies

Martin Baccardax Apr 18, 2012

Did you know the Queen celebrates two birthdays? She gets to cut two cakes... and get two sets of presents!

Darshana Sugathan Apr 18, 2012

Spanish La Liga giant Real Madrid's French defensive midfielder, Lassana Diarra, is reportedly close to sealing a move to Turkish Süper Lig side Fenerbache, according to statements from Turkish newspaper Milliyet.

Vishnuprasad S Apr 18, 2012

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has praised Craig Bellamy's impact in the FA Cup semi-final and believes the Welshman provides an ideal model for the club's youngsters to aspire to.

Gordon Macrae Apr 18, 2012

Chelsea's troubled Spanish striker Fernando Torres is in surprisingly bullish form, ahead of his side's first leg Champions League semi-final against Barcelona.

Chandrashekar Srinivasan Apr 18, 2012

Around 53 percent of airlines are preparing to base flights in other countries than the UK due to severe capacity constraints in Britain's only hub airport, the Heathrow.

Staff Reporter Apr 18, 2012

Guardiola's current contract with the Catalan club expires at the end of the season and he has been linked with a switch to Stamford Bridge. However, speaking ahead of Barcelona's Champions League semi-final first leg match at Chelsea, the Spaniard laughed off the rumours.

Staff Reporter Apr 18, 2012

Prince William along with Kate Middleton and Prince Harry are preparing to give a royal welcome to the 2012 Olympic Torch Relay as the bearers pass through the grounds of the royal residence.

Staff Reporter Apr 18, 2012

ASML Holdings NV reported a drop in its first-quarter earnings by 24 percent, as its backlog orders from top clients such as Intel and Samsung shrinked. Shares of the group fell as much as 3.5 percent at 0928 AM CEST on Amsterdam Stock Exchange.

Naresh Kumar Apr 18, 2012

The world's largest primary silver producer said its silver output for the first quarter met expectations, while its gold output exceeded them.

Shane Croucher Apr 18, 2012

Bad weather, labour disputes hit key revenue drivers in first quarter

Martin Baccardax Apr 18, 2012

Tesco posted a rise in its underlying pre-tax profits of 1.6 percent to £3.9 billion and announced it will spend over £1 billion to make the UK shopping trip better for customers.

Naresh Kumar Apr 18, 2012

Wigan Athletic captain Gary Caldwell has accused Robin van Persie of lacking dignity after the Arsenal skipper refused to shake his counterpart's hand, in the aftermath of Monday evening's defeat for the Gunners.

Staff Reporter Apr 18, 2012

A few tips for Olympic visitors on the curious practices of the English.

Nicholas Edmondson Apr 17, 2012

Former South Wales player claims he woke up gay after accident in gym.

Toyin Owoseje Apr 17, 2012

Singer's songwriting success recognised at this year's Ivor Novello Awards

Toyin Owoseje Apr 17, 2012

Teenager jailed for manslaughter of pensioner during riots and mother jailed for perverting course of justice.

Ewan Palmer Apr 17, 2012

With the Samsung Galaxy S3 set to launch on 3 May, we round-up all the images of what the Android smartphone could look like.

Sarmistha Acharya Apr 17, 2012

Radical cleric Abu Qutada arrested at his home and told Home Office will try to deport him.

Ewan Palmer Apr 17, 2012

The final film of the "Amercian Pie" series is here - "American Reunion". The film revolves around the cast of the original film returning to their characters' high school reunion, 13 years later.

Darshana Sugathan Apr 17, 2012

Kobo believes its only real competition in the ebook market is Amazon.

David Gilbert Apr 17, 2012

Former Liverpool forward John Aldridge has expressed his delight at Andy Carroll's recent form, after the striker confirmed he had left his boozy image behind him.

Gordon Macrae Apr 17, 2012

Teenager stabbed inspector to avoid paying fare and brother punched rail worker who tried to intervene.

Jamie Lewis Apr 17, 2012

CPS reverse decision not to charge police officer Alex MacFarlane who was recorded racially abusing Mauro Demetrio.

Ewan Palmer Apr 17, 2012

Bahrain fails to live up to its promises and unnecessarily torture the anti-government protestors, says Amnesty's report.

Staff Reporter Apr 17, 2012

Former California governor and actor asks for images to be used in the book of his life.

Nicholas Edmondson Apr 17, 2012

Liverpool legend John Aldridge has condemned the Chelsea fans who tarnished the period of silence that was due to be held at Wembley on Sunday for the victims of the Hillsborough disaster.

Gordon Macrae Apr 17, 2012

Former US President George Washington has been named UK's greatest-ever foe in a survey conducted by the National Army Museum.

Staff Reporter Apr 17, 2012