Bank of England Draws up Disaster Plan for Eurozone Meltdown
The governor of the Bank of England, Mervyn King, has stated his intentions to look after the UK banks “whatever direction the debt storms come from.”
PMQs: Cameron Calls Miliband 'Weak, Left Wing and Irresponsible'
A fiery session of PMQs roared in the Commons.
Chinese City Introduces 'Good Samaritan' Law Following Toddler Hit-and-Run
A major Chinese city has plans for a "Good Samaritan" law after a toddler died in a hit-and-run ordeal.
Poll: Investors Wary of Facebook IPO
A poll suggests that most people would not invest in Facebook if a public offering goes ahead.
George Osborne's Autumn Statement 2011: 'Plan A' in Tatters as UK Forced to Borrow Extra £112 Billion
George Osborne, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, made alarming predictions as he admitted that the estimates he made just eight months ago were in tatters.
Autumn Statement 2011: 'Osbourne Right to Stick to Plan A'
The Chancellor, George Osborne, is right to “stick to Plan A” according to the Centre of Economic and Business Research (Cebr).
George Osborne's Autumn Statement 2011: 'People Need to Come Together'
As storm clouds gather over Westminster today, the deputy prime minister, Nick Clegg, has called for “people to come together” prior to the autumn statement today and the union strikes tomorrow.
Facebook IPO Will Value Company at $100 Billion
The multi-national social media network, Facebook, is looking to finally go public - a move that has been anticipated for years.
James Murdoch to Face BSkyB Onslaught
The BSkyB Chairman, James Murdoch, is set to face angry shareholders at BSkyB AGM tomorrow when three of the corporation’s leading investors will vote against his re-election in protest over the phone hacking allegations at News of the World.
OECD Tells Eurozone to Integrate or Face Break-up
The Organisation for Economic Corporation and Development (OECD) has warned that the Eurozone must integrate its fiscal policy or face the possibility of a breakup, with Britain heading for a double-dip recession.
'Great Wall of Arizona' to Keep Out Illegal Mexican Immigrants
A wall may be built to stop illegal Mexicans from crossing the border into Arizona.
Autumn Statement: Chancellor Faces 'Toughest Week Ever'
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, faces his “toughest ever week”, according newspaper editorials.
'Surprising' Poll Reveals 50p Tax is Not a Hindrance to Hiring Executives
The 50p rate of tax, for those earning over £150,000, is not hindering international executive appointments, a poll has revealed
Black Friday: Violence Erupts as U.S. Shoppers Battle for Holiday Bargains
Violence has marred Black Friday in the United States as buyers fought each other for the top deals across the country. Thieves were also rife robbing people who are carrying large amounts of cash to make their early seasonal purchases.
Grant Shapps in on-Air 'Meltdown' Moment
Housing minister Grant Shapps entered into a full-scale row live on air with a presenter of the BBC’s Today Programme.
Experts: 'Euro to be Scrapped within Months'
A panel of economic experts at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) have said that the euro “will be scrapped within months.”
Labour Commits to Saving 'Lost Generation'
The Labour Party has asked 10,000 activists to campaign for its new "plan for jobs".
Eurozone Crisis: Italy to 'Balance Budget in Two Years'
The newly appointed Italian prime minister, Mario Monti, said he will balance the books by 2013.
Record High Net Migration in 2010
Net migration hit an all-time of 252,000 in 2010, the Office of National Statistics reported today.
Eurozone Crisis: More Quantitative Easing “Inevitable”
The continuing eurozone crisis will mean that the Bank of England will “inevitably” print more money to keep the British economy afloat.
Profile: James Murdoch
Those close to James Murdoch will not be surprised by his decision to leave the board.
Newt Gingrich Takes Immigration Policy Gamble
GOP frontrunner Newt Gingrich gambled on backing a ‘humane’ immigration policy during the Republican presidential debate in Washington.
Labour Leader's Cold Does Not Prevent Him From Turning-Up the Heat on Cameron at PMQs
A “bunged-up” Labour leader put the Prime Minister under pressure over the state of youth unemployment during a feisty PMQs session in the House of Commons.
James Murdoch Resigns from News International
The son and heir of Rupert Murdoch, James, has resigned from his position as a director of News International following the News of the World phone hacking allegations revealed this summer.
Merkel Urges New Spanish Leader to Reform Quickly
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has urged Spain's prime minister-elect, Mariano Rajoy, to make necessary changes as soon as possible to prevent another crisis on the scale of Italy or Greece, as markets reacted badly to news of his victory at the polls.
Slow Take-up for Marijuana-Based Drug in the UK
A marijuana-based drug has been delayed for wider public use, as primary healthcare trusts are wary that it would only work for 50 per cent of patients.
Barack Obama Offers Chance to Dine with the President for $10
The US President, Barack Obama, has offered campaign donors the chance to have dinner with him - for only $10
Ten Facts You Didn't Know about the UK's Richest Asians
Following the 24th Asian Who's Who, the IBTimes gathers the leading facts from the UK's richest Asians.
Goldman Sachs' 'Tax Dodge' and a System 'Rigged' to Benefit the Rich
The U.S. investment bank Goldman Sachs' £10 million tax deal with Her Majesty’s Royal Customs (HMRC) has raised serious questions about favouritism shown to big corporations based in the UK.
Spanish Election - In Pictures
The IBTimes looks at the images from yesterday's Spanish election which saw the Popular Party win power from the PSOE