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How Sex and Drugs Can Help Stimulate Britain's Limp Economy
With two vast industries left untapped by the Treasury, IBTimes UK explores the economic case for decriminalising drugs and prostitution.
UK Permanent Job Vacancies Rising Despite Worse Outlook for Economy
Index of permanent jobs shows fastest rise in vacancies for almost a year and a half, though UK economy's outlook worsens.
Greece Crisis: Violent Protests in Athens amid 'Mother of all Strikes'
Greek police fire teargas and water cannons at protesters during rally against austerity at Syntagma Square in Athens.
US Election 2012: Obama Wins, Romney Concedes
Live coverage of the US presidential election for 2012. Barack Obama has been re-elected President of the USA
Asian Markets Mixed ahead of US Elections
Nikkei trades 0.29 percent lower while KOSPI is down 0.38 percent. Shanghai and Hang Seng index gain 0.60 and 1.33 percent.
US Presidential Election: Obama and Romney Campaign in Full Swing
With opinion polls predicting a close call, Obama and Romney continue their focus on swing states, especially Ohio, which holds the key to the White House.
London Mansion on Sale for a Record £100m
The £100m price tag makes 1 Cornwall Terrace one of the world's most expensive terraced houses.
US Presidential Election: Obama and Romney Seek Swing States' Votes
Opinion polls give Obama a slight edge over Romney, but both contenders are banking on swing states such as Ohio and Wisconsin.
Reactions and US Elections: 'US Jobs Boost to Save President Obama's Job'
As official data reveals 171,000 jobs added to US economy in October, IBTimes UK brings you the initial reactions and how it will effect the US Elections
President Obama gets Last Minute Election Boost as US Jobs Growth Beats Forecasts
Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals US economy added 171,000 new jobs in October.
Asian Markets End Higher on US and China Economy Hopes
Nikkei ends 1.17 percent up while KOSPI gains 1.07 percent. Shanghai and Hang Seng have gained 0.60 and 1.33 percent respectively.
Asian Markets Rise on Improved US Jobs and Manufacturing Data
Nikkei and KOSPI rise 0.99 percent and 0.93 percent respectively. Hang Seng index gains 1.27 percent while Shanghai index slips to 0.26 percent
Asian Markets End Higher on Strong Regional Earnings Reports
Nikkei average closed 0.98 percent higher while KOSPI was up 0.66 percent. Shanghai and Hang Seng gained 0.32 and 0.83 percent.
CBI: UK Businesses See Employment Drive as Economy Exits Recession
Over a third of UK businesses expect workforce to grow over next 12 months, led by science, high-tech and IT sectors.
Asian Markets Mixed, US Economy and Hong Kong Property Taxes in Focus
Nikkei rises 0.24 percent while KOSPI gains 0.35 percent. Hang Seng and Shanghai indices fell 0.17 and 0.15 percent respectively.
Positive US GDP Figures: Fresh Ammunition in Presidential Battle
US GDP grew faster than expected but mixed data below headline provides ammunition for both Obama and Romney campaigns
Spain's Jobless Rate Hits Record High as Bailout Pressure Mounts on Rajoy
One in four out of work in Europe's fourth-largest economy amid deepening recession.
UK Exits Recession: Out of the British Woods Through the European Trees
The best three-month growth figures in five years have sparked a raging debate over the government's economic strategy.
Britain Exits Recession With Strongest Quarterly GDP Growth in Five Years [VIDEO]
Olympic Games helps drive solid economic turnaround with 1pc growth but experts say recovery will remain uneven.
Asian Markets Mixed After Chinese Flash PMI Shows Improvement
Nikkei eases 0.02 percent while KOSPI drops 0.65. Shanghai and Hang Seng gain 0.35 and 0.20 percent.
Spain: Rajoy Defiant on EU Bailout as Regional Elections Loom
Spain's Prime Minister faces challenging votes in Catalonia and the Basque region as investors fear window of opportunity for EU support closing fast
UK High Street Sales Post Strong September Rise
July to September retail sales post best run in more than two years as Olympics and back-to-school boost lift High Street
Britain's Labour Market Mystery: 'We're Either Too Lazy or We Can't Count'
Record high employment figures mask a recession stuck economy. But economists remain puzzled as to why we're working longer but failing to growth
Jobless Figures Mask Reality for Young People Struggling to Find Work
Quarterly unemployment figures show encouraging fall but Rowntree Foundation and Prince's Trust studies reveal stiff competition and huge rise in long-term jobless.
UK Unemployment Falls to 7.9% as Labour Market Continues to Defy Recession [VIDEO]
Number of Britons in work rose to record 29.59 million in the three months ending August and headline unemployment fell to 7.9 percent.
Portugal Protests Against Tough 2013 Budget
Opposition describes measures as 'fiscal time bomb', while country's largest trade union planning general strike.
The New 'Plan B' Growth Theory Clashes with Cold Political Reality
Budget cuts and bank capital rules are being reconsidered as world leaders push for Plan B in face of slowing economic growth.
Comment: The EU's Nobel Peace Prize Is a Warning, Not an Award
Simmering political tensions up and down the Continent should remind Europe's leaders of what's at stake in the current economic crisis.
Europe Heading for 'Triple Bailout' as Germany Pushes to Bundle Aid Requests
Spain insists there's no pressure to seek financial aid, IMF urges more time for budget measures to take hold as Germany juggles multiple bailouts
Asian Markets Steady as Japan and China Agree to Talk
Hang Seng up the most, gaining 0.82 percent while Shanghai index rises 0.39 percent. South Korea's KOSPI gains 0.05 percent. The Nikkei trades flat.