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UK Recession: George Osborne's Big Push for Growth
Chancellor desperate to restore reputation and drag Britain out of recession orders big push from rail investment to Bank of England stimulus.
IMF Cuts UK Growth Forecast Amid Global GDP Markdown
The International Monetary Fund says Britain's prospects have worsened significantly since its April forecast.
Egypt's President Mohammed Mursi in Mecca: First Foreign Visit to Saudi Arabia
Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi discussed diplomatic relations and economic ties on first foreign visit to Saudi Arabia.
Sudan: Forget Arab Spring, Hot Summer will Burn our Enemies, says President Omar al-Bashir
Sudan's President Bashir dismisses calls for an Arab Spring revolution in his troubled country.
European Scorecard: A Country-by-Country Guide Guide to the Debt Crisis
Outlining the politics, economics and finances of the key players in the Eurozone debt crisis
Year of the Dragon: China Breathes Fire into Market Liberalisation Plans
This year marks the most pivotal year for China, as its government takes several unprecedented steps towards a more liberalised currency and market.
Hackers Evolve to Target Our Information
As we store more information digitally, cyber criminals are evolving to leverage that data for financial gain.
IAG Board Member Resigns Amid Banking Scandal in Spain
British Airways-led group board member steps down to faces charges in Spanish court
China Steps Up Currency Liberalisation Plans After Shock Rate Cut
China is aggressively pushing forward with its currency liberalisation plans, after slashing its interest rate in the first time in less than a month
Bank of England Increases Quantitative Easing to £375bn, Holds Key Rate Steady
Mervyn King and the Bank of England's rate-setters will plough an extra £50bn into the economy through monetary stimulus, in another bid to pull the UK out of recession.
George Osborne and UK Austerity: Why Gilt Yields Are Near Record Lows
Chancellor George Osborne says austerity is why gilt yields have hit record lows, but IBTimes UK explores the bigger reasons for Britain's low cost of borrowing.
Dominique Strauss-Kahn and Wife Sue Closer Magazine over Separation Claim
Lawyers of former IMF chief DSK and art heiress Anne Sinclair take court action alleging invasion of privacy.
Greece Teeters on the Edge of Chaos Ahead of European Leaders' Summit
Arson, bomb threats and government departures underline plight of Europe's "Sick Man"
Basel Bank Chief Warns Stimulus Measures Could Create Further Problems
Bank of International Settlements (BIS) official warns that unconventional measures used to stimulate the economy could create problems in the future.
Greece Seeks Extension of Deadline on Austerity Drive
Coalition government releases policy document to ease strain on citizens who are already feeling pain of austerity measures.
Angela Merkel Agrees on Eurozone Growth Plan but Resists Eurobonds
Leaders of Germany, France, Italy and Spain meet in Rome to discuss ways to restore confidence in the eurozone ahead of a full EU summit from 28-29 June.
China, Brazil Etch $30bn Currency Swap Deal to Strengthen Economies
China and Brazil signed a series of economic and trade ties at the sidelines of Rio+20 sustainable development summit.
Investors Debate Size of Spain Bailout After First Independent Audit [VIDEO]
Market participants are still anticipating the final details on Spain's bailout amount and conditions, after independent auditors Roland Berger and Oliver Wyman say the country's banks need up to €62bn
European Crisis: Merkel Bends on Growth after Rome Meeting Pledges €130bn Boost
Bank downgrades come amid global review by Moody's as IMF says European crisis enters 'critical stage'.
Sudanese Police Use Tear Gas to Disperse Arab Spring-Style Protest against Austerity Measures [VIDEO]
Sudan police break up fifth day of protests against austerity measures, which led Khartoum state governor to fire staff.
Moody's: Brazil's Growing Domestic Market Helps Offset Eurozone Contagion [VIDEO]
Ratings agency says Brazil's diversification and growing domestic market are helping it mitigate the impact from Eurozone sovereign debt contagion
Greece Offered Alternative Bailout: Australian Offers to Buy Greece's Debt
Australia local offers to buy the troubled Eurozone out of debt through a crowdfunding campaign
Bank of England's Mervyn King Outvoted in Push for £50bn More QE - MPC Minutes
Latest minutes from the Bank of England's monetary policy committee reveal a close split on whether to inject more quantitative easing into the UK economy.
Aer Lingus Shares Soar After Latest Ryanair Takeover Bid
Ryanair has made a move to take a 50 percent stake in Aer Lingus, despite having past attempts rejected by EU regulators on competition grounds
Delayed Detailed Spain Bank Audit Increases Bailout Speculation
The full audit of Spanish banks being delayed until September raises fears that Spain will need more than its originally agreed IMF €100bn bailout.
Singapore Defies Global Gloom with Surging Economic Growth [VIDEO]
Ratings agency Moody's report on the triple-A rated Asian tiger highlights resilience of Singapore's economy
European Crisis: Markets Rise as Poor Data, Debt Sales Raise Hopes for Central Bank Help [VIDEO]
Spain €3bn short-term debt sale hits 5 percent yield as German investor sentiment falls the most since 1998
China Tops Brics' Contribution to IMF Firewall [VIDEO]
China pledges to provide $43bn (£27.4bn) to International Monetary Fund to boost its lending power.
Antonis Samaras Starts Talks to Form New Coalition Government in Greece
Lenders, such as IMF and EU nations Germany and Britain, exerting pressure for Greece to act swiftly on reforms in midst of widespread doubt.
G20 Draft Communique Presses for European Action on Crisis as IMF 'Firewall' Strengthened
G20 Draft Communique to boost IMF firewall, tackle the sovereign debt crisis and prevent further emerging market contagion.