A backlash against big spikes in departure tax for people travelling on long-haul flights from Britain has gone global.

British singer Lily Allen has suffered a miscarriage six months into her pregnancy, her spokesperson says.

A Kiwi cook and a global baker have cooked up a recipe for simple but tasty home meals.

Britain's spy chief is red-faced after his daughter posted a photo of herself posing with a gold Kalashnikov rifle.

Sunday Times rugby writer Stephen Jones has labelled the All Blacks' haka as the 'instrument of the worst kind of sporting arrogance'.

The English are producing world-class champagnes.

Europe's tallest Ferris wheel offers new views of a great city, writes David Leggat.

Carola Long looks back on the partnership between the world's most famous model and one of the UK's best-known high street clothing chains.

It's the beginning of the end for the Harry Potter films with J.K. Rowling's epic Deathly Hallows story being divided into two movies, giving the many villains plenty of time to shine. DES SAMPSON reports

Winston Churchill is rightly remembered for leading Britain through her finest hour - but what if he also led the country through her most shameful hour?

On the eve of the world rowing championships, Britain has lost one of its Olympic heroes with the tragic death of Andy Holmes.

Readers of Conde Nast Traveler have rated their top 10 European islands.

Embattled celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, 43, has had a tough week.

Wayne Rooney has spoken out that the club's ambitions do not match his own.

In her latest novel, Fay Weldon has channelled her childhood experiences in New Zealand and some mischievous Maori ghosts. She spoke to Stephen Jewell.

Boys will perform just as you expect them to, it seems. If you tell them they aren't as intelligent as girls and are less likely to do well in tests, that is exactly what will happen.

Charles Saatchi and Nigella Lawson have put their £36 million Chelsea home up for sale, due to noisy neighbours.

Viva chats exclusively to Isabella Blow's former husband, Detmar, the author of a new book about the once-fabulous fashion icon.