Banks knew of unusual foreign currency trading activity four years before regulators started investigating possible manipulation, the BBC understands.

A Royal Engineers soldier is killed after coming under enemy fire in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence say.

Tottenham appoint their former midfielder Tim Sherwood as head coach on a full-time basis to replace Andre Villas-Boas.

Arsenal play out a goalless draw at home to Chelsea as Liverpool remain top of the Premier League at Christmas.