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LONDON (AFP) - The government will make a budget statement on Wednesday to help fix public finances and lift its popularity before next year's election, amid reports of a windfall tax on bankers' bonuses. Full Story »

LONDON (AFP) - Around 15 families in Britain are set to take legal action over injuries to children which they say were caused by Maclaren pushchairs, a law firm representing them said Wednesday. Full Story »

LONDON (AFP) - Experts question the effectiveness of antiviral drug Tamiflu commonly used against the swine flu virus spreading across the globe, according to a study reported in Britain Tuesday. Full Story »

LONDON (AFP) - The trade-in-goods deficit in recession-hit Britain expanded to 7.1 billion pounds in October, the highest level in nine months, official data showed on Wednesday. Full Story »

LONDON (AFP) - Two masterpieces by Rembrandt and Raphael have smashed record prices, selling for 20 million pounds and 29 million pounds respectively at an auction of Old Masters in London, organisers said. Full Story »

LONDON (AFP) - Prince Charles borrowed nearly 3,000 pounds from his protection officers after the royal found himself short of cash and needing to fork out for "travel expenses," a report said Wednesday. Full Story »

LONDON (AFP) - The Hubble telescope has captured some of the oldest galaxies yet seen in the universe using a new infared camera, scientists have said. Full Story »

LONDON (AFP) - London shares fell at the start of trading on Wednesday, extending heavy losses from the previous day amid anxiety about government debt in Dubai and Greece. Full Story »

LONDON (AFP) - Budget airline easyJet announced on Wednesday that Andy Harrison will step down as chief executive next year. Full Story »

WOLFSBURG, Germany (AFP) - England striker Michael Owen hit a Champions League hat-trick on Tuesday to give national coach Fabio Capello a timely reminder of his talent as Manchester United finished top of their group. Full Story »