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TalkTalk counts its losses as financial fallout of cyber-attack reaches up to £60m
In first financial summary of 2016, it is revealed that 100,000-plus customers left after cyber-hack of 2015.
Cuba: US eases air travel and export sanctions as countries edge towards friendship
The US lifted export payment and financing restrictions and eased airline travel.
Bernie Sanders the Wolf of Wall Street: Democrat vows to break up big banks in 1st year
Sanders delivered a speech in New York in which he detailed his plan for Wall Street reform.
Fed lift off: US Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen says don't 'overblow' recent rate rise
Yellen says the increase reflects the Federal Reserve's confidence in the US economy.
Bank of England governor Mark Carney says climate change threatens economy
Carney believes that there is "still time to act" but that "the window is finite and it's closing".
George Osborne upbeat on slowing China economy and encourages UK investment
Chancellor George Osborne called for more Chinese investment in the UK.
Market round-up: Finalisation of Aer Lingus sale boosts IAG stock as FTSE 100 sinks
Mining firms continue to struggle on weak Chinese data and plunge in copper prices.
Market round-up: Mining hit by copper on FTSE 100 as Chinese outlook remains uncertain
Glencore, BHP Billiton, Anglo American all edge into market's biggest fallers.
Catalyst bosses face total fines of £500k from Upper Tribunal for misleading investors
Financiers sold bonds without a licence in scheme that reportedly lost hundreds of investors more than £50,000 each.
Ukraine: EBRD to invest up to $1bn in 2015 if reforms are made
Ukraine has yet to break up Naftogaz or clean up the banking system.
Greece economy: IMF debt repayment delay a negotiating tactic
Athens decided to postpone the payment of the €300m (£218m, $338m) loan – a highly unusual step, but one that does not yet signal a formal default.
George Osborne warns that EU is 'sleepwalking' out of global economy
European Union risks pricing itself out of global economy with excessive regulation, says chancellor
Banks hit with record $5.7bn fines for rigging forex markets
The US Department of Justice has come down heavily on the banks.
Japan economy up 2.4% in first quarter of 2015
Japan says country's economy expanded at its fastest pace in a year in January-March.
Election 2015: Sterling surges after shock exit poll shows solid Conservative victory
Markets breathe sigh of relief after poll suggests Tories fall just seven seats shy of majority.
City of London reluctant to help fund website that helps adulterers to find partners
UK financiers are expressing reluctance to help raise funds for Ashley Madison.
Newcastle United can spend on playing squad says managing director Lee Charnley
Premier League club have announced an after-tax profit of £18.7m for the last financial year.
George Osborne election budget: Bank raid risks putting off foreign investment in UK says OBR
Chancellor unveils higher bank levy in 2015 budget which claims will raise £4.4bn.
International Women's Day: How testosterone-fuelled men corrupt competition and hurt company profits
Eve Poole explains the way men are hardwired to be competitive and how it hurts capitalism.
ECB reveals details of €1tn bond buying scheme
The European Central Bank said on 5 March that it will launch into quantitative easing next week.
London: A giant washing machine for the filthy cash of a corrupt elite
Transparency International report shows how London property market used and abused.
Prosecutors investigate Commerzbank over Luxembourg clients
German prosecutors launched an investigation into Commerzbank and its clients late on 24 February in connection with suspected tax evasion involving accounts in Luxembourg.
New look €20 note unveiled by ECB in Frankfurt
European Central Bank (ECB) President Mario Draghi unveiled a new €20 bank note.
Greece gets sobering message from Germany: Don't write off your debts
Far-left Syriza party warned renegotiation of debts is not on the table.
Nemat 'Minouche' Shafik: The New Lady of Threadneedle Street with Steel-capped Stilettos
Dr Shafik is deputy governor for markets at the Bank of England and she's looking to make a mark.
Priory Rehab Clinic Launches Branch for Stressed Bankers
Priory branch opens as record numbers of bankers seek help for alcohol and sex addiction.
UK Government Urged to Tackle Student Debt with 'Tax-Free Education Account'
The CPS think tank wants an Education Savings Plan to be introduced to help finance university
RBS Invests £1bn in Customer Service for UK Businesses
State-owned RBS must refocus bank on supporting UK economy under bailout terms.
UK's Ageing Workforce Means Firms Will Have to Pay £1.8m Extra in Pensions
Mercer says firms will need to make the move because workers are expected to live six months longer.
Scottish Independence Referendum: Shares Surge in Scotland-Exposed FTSE100 Firms After 'No' Triumph
RBS, Standard Life and Lloyds among gainers after Scotland rejects independence.