Lagarde Urges Africa to Act on Poverty
Forty-five percent of African households are still living in poverty.
Mongolia to Double Mining Territory to Boost Shale and Coal Supplies
Mineral-rich economy to explore new sources of energy to boost GDP.
Landmark Australia-Iran Livestock Deal Sparks Animal Welfare Fears
Australian farmers hope to start exporting livestock to Iran as soon as possible
US Tax Cheats in Ireland Pocket Profits Worth Almost Half of GDP
A new report reveals the extent to which US companies are using Ireland for tax avoidance purposes.
World Cup 2014: Goldman Sachs Economists Predict Brazil Win and England Group Exit
Economists have used the methods favoured by the insurance industry to predict Brazil's victory.
UK Exports Strategy Dismissed as 'Naïve' and 'Bureaucratic'
An entrepreneur has urged the UK government to include the private sector in its export support strategy.
Russia Escapes Further EU Sanctions After Backing Ukraine Election
EU ministers say no further sanctions will be imposed on Russia unless Ukraine situation deteriorates.
Rio Tinto Guinea Deal Ends One of Mining's Greatest Sagas
A long tale of corruption and scandal may have been ended by a framework agreement signed in Conakry.
Dutch Scramble to Defuse Saudi Arabia Trade Row over Geert Wilders' Anti-Islamic Stickers
The Netherlands fears trade sanctions from Saudi Arabia over actions of right-wing politicians.
EU Elections: Meet the New Right-Wing Powers in Brussels
From the granddaughter of a notorious dictator to a 72-year old Polish xenophobe – these elections have thrown up a veritable motley crew.
Britain's Secret Debt Mountain: 5.4m People Keeping Debts from their Partner
New study shows 1 in 4 Londoners have secret debts.
European Elections: Ten Years after Joining the EU, a Progress Report on Poland and the Class of 2004
Poland is the golden child of the class of '04, but others have not fared so well.
George Osborne's 'Anti-Business' Speech Ignores Moderates as much as the Left
The chancellor is painting an intricately nuanced debate as being black and white.
TTIP: Opponents Attack Negotiations as Undemocratic and Lacking Transparency
Greenpeace, Unison, War on Want all voice concerns over the agreement as the negotiations continue in Virginia.
Bank of England Deputy Governor Signs off With 'Eerie' Warning on UK Economy
Charlie Bean says certain elements of the markets are 'eerily reminiscent of what happened in the run-up to the crisis'.
Taxman Gets Steamed up over Gay Sauna: HMRC's List of Tax Renegades Makes Colourful Reading
Those listed on HMRC's website owe more than £25,000 in unpaid tax.
UK Businesses are Failing to Shield Themselves against Economic Crises
Why, when the risk of not getting paid is going up, are the amount of insurance policies going down?
Credit Suisse Slapped With Huge Fine Over Tax Evasion
The Swiss giant has agreed to pay a $2.6bn as it becomes the first bank to plead guilty to criminal charges in the US for decades.
International Trade Survey Reveals UK Exporters 'Want To Stay in EU'
A survey has revealed that support of the EU has grown, but that the UK government's export support schemes have yet to have a major impact.
Anti-TTIP Protests: Exclusive Interview with Belgian MP Arrested in Brussels
Alain Maron accuses police of acting unlawfully during protests against Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership.
UK on Cusp of Economic Boom, says Boris Johnson's Economic Advisor
Dr Gerard Lyons said the world is on the brink of the fifth industrial revolution.
India Election 2014: How Does Would-be Indian PM Modi Match Up To Thatcher, Abe, Deng and Hitler?
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is all set to form the next government in India
Why British Businessmen Will Miss Out on First Ever Moroccan Gas Discovery
How UK company founders missed out on the slice of a lucrative pie
TTIP: 'Up to 100' Arrested in Belgian Anti-Treaty Protests
IBTimes UK has learnt that three MPs from the ECOLO party are among the arrests.
Dow Chemical Blocks Shareholder Enquiry into Bhopal on 30th Anniversary of Disaster
30 years on from the worst industrial disaster in history, Dow refuses to share info on its impact with shareholders.
Scottish Independence: Confusion Reigns Over Future of Union Jack
The use of the union flag has never been signed into binding legislation.
Eastern Europe's Economy Severely Hit by Russian Crisis
The EBRD has revised down its forecasts for growth across the region.
Inflation Report: Cost of Living Falls in March, But BoE Leaves Interest Rates
Bank of England predicts higher growth and lower unemployment over the next two years.
Turkey's Sorry History of Coal Mining Disasters
Turkish government's attitude to previous mining disasters shows little effort to improve safety
TTIP: Politicians Must Stop Misleading Voters with 'Fictional' Figures
Academics have criticised TTIP supporters for misrepresenting statistics for to push political causes.
