British hopes to lead an alliance of the 10 union members that do not use the euro were dashed.

It received wide critical acclaim and the band was hailed as a great British hope.

This arguably delayed by several months British hopes for a useful port on the Red Sea.

The delay reflected British hopes that Hitler would respond to demands and end the invasion.

The British hope to show the Americans that their situation is hopeless.

The British hope that the small craft will find not just fossils but live Martians dwelling in rocks and soil.

A true star of athletics and surely the greatest British hope of track and field for London 2012?

British hopes in Russia and America, Hitler said, had not materialized.

After the first two events the RAF team carrying British hopes were still in third place.

The battle effectively ended British hopes of defending Malaya.