The Times of London reports, citing unnamed sources, that both BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto are considering a $40b+ bid to takeover Alcoa in their effort to expand aluminum production as prices hit record levels.

London Fashion Week sashayed into action on Monday with a clutch of feted young designers promising to boost its star status on the industry's map.

Feb. 13 (Bloomberg) -- London Mayor Ken Livingstone said he will boost the daily traffic congestion charge for large cars and sport-utility vehicles in central London to 25 pounds ($47.43) a day starting next year, in a bid to improve air quality.

London Fashion Week opened for the first full day of shows on Monday but attention remained more on the body shape of the models than the clothes they were wearing.

The debate about size zero models hung over London Fashion Week as the winter shows got under way with a German-themed catwalk parade by Danish designer Noir.

Los Angeles Kings are discussing the possibility of playing two pre-season matches in London.

SUMMARY: The digital entrepreneur named by London's Independent as one of the UK's top gay movers and shakers is dead of unknown causes at 38.

Graphic videos of executions and beheadings were found in flats occupied by two of six men accused of plotting to bomb London's public transport system, a court heard.

Rising metal prices and the likelihood of a bright start on Wall Street later helped London's leading index stay in the blue, although a weak real estate sector capped gains.

LONDON (MarketWatch) -- Mining company shares boosted the top London index on Tuesday, as speculation that giants BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto may try to buy Alcoa added fuel to ongoing consolidation hopes in the sector.