Investment bank UBS plagiarised oil and gas research for use in its own investment reports, says a New York publisher.

Brits shouldn't be offended if visiting Aussies or Kiwis make jokes about "Poms", according to new UK tourism cultural tips.

Hartlepool has a magnificent marine heritage, writes Dana Johannsen.

Archaeologists have found Britain's earliest house, built by Stone Age tribesmen about 11,000 years ago.

A record of more than 6 million Victorian and early 20th-century wills has been made public for the first time.

Hartlepool, on England's northeast coast, has a magnificent marine heritage.

A hypersonic passenger jet has entered its second phase of tests, bringing trips of less than five hours between Australasia and Europe closer.

Owners of the luxury shoe brand Jimmy Choo are evaluating strategic options for the company, which could lead to a sale or a flotation.

Jo Merchant meets the team that's finally revealing Howard Carter's secrets to the world.

Solid gold, diamond-encrusted shoes worth $217,000 - the world's most expensive footwear - have gone on sale in the UK.

Kiwi's teaching career in ruins after he was found guilty of inciting two former pupils to behave in a sexual way on a webcam.

West Ham have forked out the big bucks to lure star All Whites defender Winston Reid to Upton Park.

The rumours continue to circle over the likely future of young All Whites defender Winston Reid.

Winston Reid is about to sign a lucrative deal with English Premier League side West Ham United, according to a report.

Amid highs and lows, this angel was faithful to the All Blacks, writes David Leggat.

No visit to Cardiff would be complete for a New Zealand sports fan without a pilgrimage to The Angel Hotel.

Two London-based writers offer their tips for successfully negotiating the city by bike.

Millions in the bank hasn't made every day full of champagne and caviar for Susan Boyle.

383 couples walked up the aisle to trade rings in a flurry of local passion that, at one point, saw the resident vicar hosting a wedding daily.

Inspired by a love of Dr Dolittle and Tarzan to go to Tanzania and study chimpanzees, Jane Goodall has now clocked up 50 years of groundbreaking research into their behaviour. Robin McKie charts her extraordinary story.

The Libertines drummer Gary Powell has revealed forming new band 'The Invasion Of' was a leap of faith.

He had never completed a property sale in his life - but his audacious attempt to "sell" the Ritz hotel nearly worked.