China Grants Gold Import Licences to Three More Banks
Standard Chartered becomes the third foreign bank to be granted a gold import license by China.
Ukraine Crisis: Russia Eases Ban on EU Food Imports via Belarus
Moscow relaxes ban on fresh produce due to food inflation.
EU to Ban Food Produced In Palestine's Jewish Settlements Including West Bank and Golan Heights
Ban affecting food produced in contentious Israeli settlements reported to start on 1 September.
European Exports to Russia Drop Dramatically
The Eurozone's exports to Russia fail to reignite the region's recovery.
Russia Sanctions: EU Confirms Emergency Fund For Affected Farmers
A €125m emergency fund will buy surplus stocks from EU farmers hit by Russian ban on food imports.
Russian Sanctions Could Escalate as Putin Mulls Car Ban
Meanwhile some western employees have had their visas cancelled.
Panama Canal 100 Years On: Question Marks Remain over $50bn Nicaraguan Canal
As the Panama Canal celebrates its 100th birthday, plans are shaping up for a rival in Nicaragua.
UK Annual GDP Forecast Upgraded as Eurozone Hits Zero
Strong domestic consumption boosts UK growth as Eurozone flounders.
Eurozone's Unravelling Recovery: What's Going Wrong Across Troubled Currency Bloc
IBTimes UK polls opinions from European economists to get to the bottom of the eurozone's woes.
Eurozone Reports Zero Growth as Major Economies Flatline
Eurostat, however, says the European economy is "stable".
Eurozone Recovery Grinds to Halt as German and French Economies Stumble
Germany contracted in the last quarter while France stagnated.
Hurricane Bertha Leads to Record Wind Energy Levels for August
Wind power generated 17% of the UK's energy mix last Sunday (10 August).
Scottish Independence: SNP and UK Treasury Row Over Scotland's Post-Independence Jobs Prospects
UK Treasury says one in 10 Scottish jobs under threat but SNP pledges full employment.
Save Our Pubs: Why Are So Many British Boozers Calling Last Orders?
The rate of pub closures is rising. But what's behind it?
Russian Economy Flatlining as Sanctions Begin to Bite
Growth slowed slightly in Q2, but analysts warn that the worst is yet to come.
Do Trade Sanctions Work? One Economist Tackles a Question for our Time
A new study shows that non-oil exports in Iran were deflected rather than lost.
UK Companies Hiring at Highest Rate for 16 Years
BDO also reports that business optimism and output is also up.
Britain's Corporate Sector Not Capitalising on Strong Economic Growth
FTSE 300 companies' profits grew at just 0.3% in the year to July according to retail stockbroker.
Gaza Strip: Garnier Apologises for Donating 'Girly' Care Packages to Female IDF Soldiers
EXCLUSIVE: French company tells IBTimes UK it did not support the donation.
Great British Beer Festival: Exploring London's Booming Craft Brewing Sector
IBTimes UK spoke to brewers and sellers to find out why the industry is booming.
Free Trade Agreements Too Complex and Ineffective, Study Finds
Just 26% of Asian exporters have benefitted from a multitude of agreements.
UK's Trade Deficit Widens Yet Again as non-EU Exports Start to Slow
Figures show that exports are still falling.
Gaza Strip: Boycott Israel Threats Mount as BDS Calls For Russian Style Sanctions
BDS leader Hugh Lanning tells IBTimes UK that support for BDS is reaching unprecedented levels.
Russian Ban on Western Flights Will Increase Cost of Asian Travel
Analysts say airlines will pass on additional costs to flyers.
Kremlin Slaps Year Ban On Western Food Imports and Flights Over Russia
The embargoes will run for one year from 7 August
TTIP: UK Government Confirms NHS Exemption Amid Public Backlash
A spokesperson tells IBTimes UK that the government has 'no intention' of including NHS in TTIP.
Canada and EU Finalise Free Trade Agreement Described as 'Template for TTIP'
Some estimates claim CETA could add 20% to bilateral trade.
Standard Chartered Boss Peter Sands Not Stepping Down Amid Fresh New York Regulatory Action
The UK bank also reported a 20% decline in profits over the first half of 2014.
Gaza Strip: SNP Calls For Arms Embargo on Israel
Scottish National Party joins the voices calling for UK to end £8bn arms trade with Israel over Gaza attacks.
Egypt to Dig New $4bn Suez Canal
Government hopes new 45-mile canal will provide a boost to Egypt's struggling economy
