Top News Story
Sri Lanka's President Mahinda Rajapaksa dissolves parliament to set up early elections, a day after his main rival was arrested.
More from BBC News
CBBC and CBeebies
Stations
-
More BBC Radio Stations...
UK bank Lloyds says it has earmarked at least £1bn ($1.63bn) of loans to help firms fund Olympic and Paralympic-centred projects.
Weather for London
Five-day forecast
|
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Conditions |
sunny intervals
|
sleet showers
|
sleet showers
|
Max Temperature |
Max: 5°C 41°F |
Max: 4°C 39°F |
Max: 4°C 39°F |
Min Temperature |
Min: 0°C 32°F |
Min: -2°C 28°F |
Min: -3°C 27°F |
Explore the BBC
World Regions
Types of news
Can't find it? Try the A to Z