British Prime Minister Gordon Brown resigned with a brief, emotional statement this morning.

Ed Miliband may stand against his elder brother, David, in the Labour leadership election.

If the British public was shocked by the WAGs (Wives and Girlfriends) culture at the World Cup finals in Germany four years ago, this year is going to be all about SADs - Sons and Daughters.

Gordon Brown's dramatic resignation was hailed as a "game-changer" by ministers but infuriated the Tories.

A 'joking' message on Twitter threatening to blow up an airport has cost a young accountant £1,000.

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has announced he will resign as leader of the Labour Party by September at the latest, after his party lost 90 seats in the UK election.

Three women who are old enough to claim their pensions have appeared in a list of the 10 most beautiful women in the world.

Cate Blanchett is not your average damsel in distress in Ridley Scott's epic new film Robin Hood.

Bonnie Wright, the 19-year-old Harry Potter actress - who plays the title character's love interest Ginny Weasley, is reportedly engaged to one of her co-stars.

Kerri Jackson is transported back in time while on a pilgrimage to Bronte Country.

Britain's beleaguered election officials face more criticism after it emerged eligible voters living in New Zealand missed out on casting their ballot.

Britain's election has turned into political drama, with David Cameron making an offer to the Lib-Dems.

They came in their millions hoping to vote in the most closely fought general election in decades - but many weren't able to vote.

The Conservatives and Labour jockeyed for the support of Britain's smaller parties after a close-fought, confusing election.

Conservative Michael Gove says the swing towards his party in terms of seats gained is bigger than that achieved under Margaret Thatcher.

Four Lions tells the story of four young Muslim fundamentalists who travel from Yorkshire to London for a bungled assault on the marathon.

Crowds of British voters turned away from polling stations have staged sit-ins and tried to block officials from taking ballot boxes.

Iceland's volcano has produced a 1,600km ash cloud off the west coast of Ireland that will force western Irish airports to shut down again.

As UK polling booths closed, Gordon Brown, David Cameron and Nick Clegg could do no more than anxiously await the results.

Turnout in the UK general election is expected to be higher than the 61 per cent in 2005, suggesting keen interest in the campaign.