Diamond producer De Beers expects global demand growth for rough diamonds to set a new record this year on the exceptionally strong performance of its key U.S. market and robust demand in China and India, the head of the company's distribution arm has said... more
AIDS drugs used to treat HIV can also prevent infection among heterosexual men and women, according to the results of two studies conducted in Africa... more
One of the City of London's highest profile rainmakers iss looking at another windfall, after his client Gem Diamonds said it is in merger talks... more
De Beers, the world's largest diamond producer, returns to a profit as production rose 34% in 2010 amid a strong recovery in diamond prices, although it remains cautious about the market this year... more
New Marks & Spencer chief executive Marc Bolland is said to be burning the midnight oil in his Paddington HQ ahead of next week’s trading statement... more
Prince William was given a lesson in the South African vuvuzela horn today as he visited a conservation project in Botswana to raise awareness for the charity Tusk Trust... more
London’s leading shares resumed their unusual summer rally after an early-morning wobble today, and were heading for a tenth straight day of gains... more
Brokers are split over prospects for Barclays in the wake of last week’s spectacular gains in its share price which accrued after passing the Financial Services Authority’s stress test with flying colours... more
The young royals stepped out to party at their favourite nightspot Boujis. with Prince Harry holding on tight to girlfriend Chelsy Davy. But the young couple didn't look as if they'd enjoyed themselves, as they emerged from the club looking rather glum-faced. ... more
After a romantic safari in Botswana with Prince Harry, his girlfriend Chelsy Davy returned to the urban jungle with a bout of serious shopping. ... more
Alexander McCall Smith enthralled millions with his bestselling tales of a detective agency in Botswana. Now he reveals his latest and most ambitious project. ... more
The premiere of Oscar-winning director Anthony Minghella's final film became a celebration of his life with tributes led by BBC Director General Mark Thompson... more
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