British Prime Minister David Cameron backed new French President Francois Hollande's deficit plans as the leaders prepared to meet for the first time in Washington on Friday.

Liverpool's new manager must deliver improved performances in the Premier League to safeguard his future, according to Anfield managing director Ian Ayre.

LONDON (Reuters) - UK taxpayers could lose up to 2 billion pounds from the government's 2008 rescue of mortgage lender Northern Rock by the time all the assets are wound down, according to the country's spending watchdog. The National Audit Office (NAO), an independent body that monitors value for money in government spending, said last year's sale of part of the bank was a good choice and the loss should be seen as part of the overall cost of securing the benefits of financial stability during the financial crisis. ...