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Apple: Allegations of Illegal Tax Deal in Ireland Could Lead to Potential $17bn Fine
Tax deals agreed between Apple and Irish government in 1991 and 2007 have been deemed illegal state aid
Apple Could Be Fined Billions of Euros by Brussels Over Special Tax Arrangements with Irish Government
European Commission would accuse Apple of prospering from illegal tax deals with Irish government.
EU Tells Google to Improve Antitrust Search Proposals or Face Fines
EU calls on Google to improve its fourth search practices proposal to avoid antitrust breach
Westminster Times: Effing Tories, Election Promises, Sneaky Health Plans And an EU Victory
Political editor Nick Assinder casts a beady eye over events in and around Westminster.
David Cameron Boosted by Lord Hill's Appointment to European Commission
The Tory peer is now financial services and capital markets union commissioner.
Cameron Faces New EU Challenge as He Bids to Stop More Defections to Ukip
David Cameron is facing another defeat in Brussels just as he seeks to stop more defections to Ukip
Eurozone Unemployment Holds at 11.5% as Inflation Nears Five Year Low
Eurostat says 18.4 million people were out of work across the region in July.
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.
EU Boosts Economic Aid to Syria by €50m Amid 'World's Largest Humanitarian Crisis'
EU announces extra aid to help Syria relief and recovery effort
Cameron v Juncker II: Real EU Battles Lie Ahead and Start with Fight over Brussels Jobs
The prime minister will use EU summit to press for powerful job for chosen Commissioner Lord Hill.
Eurozone Youth Unemployment Falls Despite Total Jobless Rate Holding Steady
Eurostat says the region's jobless rate for under 25s fell to 23.3% in May.
EU Referendum: Tory MEP Slams CBI for 'Blindly Backing' UK Membership
David Campbell Bannerman tells IBTimes UK that the business body 'isn't doing any serious thinking'.
Cameron's EU Defeat Signals Start of Bigger Battle With MPs and Europe
The size of the battles ahead for Cameron over EU re-negotiations is now clear.
David Cameron becomes Hero of Eurosceptics as Brexit Beckons After Juncker Defeat in Brussels
PM has admitted UK is closer to EU withdrawal after Brussels Juncker job defeat.
Cameron's Failure over Juncker Could Push UK Further Towards Brexit By Mistake
Cameron's intransigence may see EU leaders refusing to offer him concessions ahead of in-out referendum
EU Regulators Could Slap Antitrust Fines on Philips, Samsung and Infineon
EU antitrust arm has charged the three firms with operating a cartel that fixed microchip prices.
European Commission Cuts Data Roaming Charges Across EU by Over 50%
Mobile subscribers will be charged 20 cents for one MB of data downloaded while on roaming within the EU from 1 July.
David Cameron Faces New EU Rout Following 'Stop Juncker' Defeat
Cameron seems certain to fail in his attempts to block Juncker getting top EU job but a bigger fight looms.
France Faces Airport Chaos After Air Traffic Controllers Vote For Six Day Strike
Strike could ground up to 50% of flights ahead during peak summer season.
David Cameron's EU Humiliation: 'The Die is Cast' over Juncker's EC President Appointment
Angela Merkel is said to be determined that Jean-claude Juncker should become next EU Commission president.
Cameron's EU Chaos: Fresh Clashes With Merkel over Jean-Claude Juncker as Tory MEPs Go Rogue
German Chancellor also unhappy PM's MEPs have ignored his pleas not to admit German Eurosceptics.
Intel Loses Court Appeal Against $1.4bn EU Fine
Luxembourg-based General Court backs 2009 European Commission decision.
Joaquin Almunia: Eurozone Has Growth Problem and no Credible Strategy to Cure Malaise
European Commission vice-president gives stark warning on eurozone economic future.
Iconic Chanel No 5 Perfume to Reformulate Over New EU Rules on Allergy-Risk Ingredients
Chanel No 5 and Dior's Miss Dior may be reformulated under new European Commission laws.
Cameron Scrambles to Stop Federalist Winning Top EU Job After Polls 'Earthquake'
The prime minister is using up his political capital attempting to block a federalist getting the top EU job.
Facebook Asks EU to Review $19bn WhatsApp Deal
In a bid to avoid an antitrust investigation, Facebook has asked the European Commission to review its mega WhatsApp deal
ECB Ready to Act on Inflation Risks: President Mario Draghi
Eurozone inflation will likely average 0.8% in 2014 and 1.2% in 2015.
EU Commission Suspects HSBC, JPMorgan and Credit Agricole Ran Rate-Fixing Cartel
European Commission sends Euribor-rigging allegations to three banks and awaits response.
TTIP: EU and US Prepare to Enhance Global Corporatocracy With Free Trade Deal
As the TTIP negotiations enter their fifth round, we look at what the deal could mean.
'Best Before' Dates Add to Food Waste say EU Countries
Reuters gained access to a paper prepared for an agriculture ministers meeting on Monday