Mr Agius said he was summoned to a meeting with Bank of England governor Mervyn King on the evening of Monday 2 July, the day he resigned, where he was told in no uncertain terms that the regulators had lost confidence in Mr Diamond.

BBC: Libor scandal: Bob Diamond 'dismayed' by MPs' claims

Sarries coach Rod Kafer is hopeful the arrival of assistant coach Steve Diamond from Sale will add some impetus to a Saracens side that lost yet again at home.

BBC: SPORT | Rugby Union | English | Saracens 18-22 Northampton

Colchester and Southend both lost out to Chelmsford to become one of three new UK cities named as part of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.

BBC: Colchester and Southend reflect on failed city bids

Since we are fresh from the Diamond Jubilee celebrations, and the Thames River pageant it is worth reminding ourselves of what has been lost since the 1977 Silver Jubilee.

BBC: Jubilees show UK's declining ability to protect itself