Unemployment

An IBTimes UK exclusive round-up of the most recent policy statements and rate decisions from the world's key central banks

Martin Baccardax Jul 19, 2012

A new survey shows the recession is forcing British job-seekers to grab whatever they can, instead of chasing their ideal role.

Geetha Pillai Jul 19, 2012

Bank of England's monetary policy committee ignores calls from IMF and will not cut rate for months to see if policies working.

Shane Croucher Jul 18, 2012

Bank of England and British Bankers Association failed to act on recommendations of US regulators on Libor manipulation in 2008

Geetha Pillai Jul 18, 2012

It's all somewhat worrying when financial items in much of the world's media refer to "ESM bailout funds" as if the European Stability Mechanism were already well established and operating in Luxembourg. Initially hoped to be up and running by July 2012 after a final draft was agreed by Eurozone leaders in Brussels on 02 February 2012, the ratification process, progressing fairly well up to the Netherland's Queen Beatrix granting Royal Assent on 05 July with formal endorsement on...

Graeme Mackay Jul 17, 2012

Miserable weather across the UK has cast a dark cloud over the struggling retail sector and could upset consumer-led economic growth in the second half of the year.

Shane Croucher Jul 17, 2012

UK inflation has fallen to its lowest reading since November 2009, loosening its grip on consumers' hard pressed finances.

Shane Croucher Jul 17, 2012

Chancellor desperate to restore reputation and drag Britain out of recession orders big push from rail investment to Bank of England stimulus.

Shane Croucher Jul 16, 2012

Texas has three cities where population has been growing at the fastest rate while most of the cities showing biggest increase lie in southeastern part of the US.

Staff Reporter Jul 13, 2012

Outlining the politics, economics and finances of the key players in the Eurozone debt crisis

Martin Baccardax Jul 11, 2012

Government cancels holiday bonuses, raises VAT in comprehensive spending review

Staff Reporter Jul 11, 2012

Spain to be given extra year to comply with deficit targets as market indicates doubts over Eurogroup strategy

Martin Baccardax Jul 09, 2012

In an effort to raise over €7 billion, French President François Hollande and his Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault announced in their Budget on Thursday 05 July 2012, measures that included an increase in the tax rate from 50 per cent to 75 per cent for all income over €1 million - about £790,000 at the current exchange rate. The act of a Communist state by American and British standards but not the crucifixion scale that was demanded by the country's hard-Left. The Left Front and the New A...

Graeme Mackay Jul 09, 2012

Markets hold onto gains as Unemployment around the region hits record and manufacturing shrinks

Martin Baccardax Jul 02, 2012

Sambo Dasuki takes on national security adviser role with three-week deadline by president to finish off Islamic terror group.

Anissa Haddadi Jun 29, 2012

The IBTimes UK investigates the broken trust between banks and customers in the wake of a the industry's "septimana horribilis"

Lianna Brinded Jun 29, 2012

The High Park fire was believed to have been caused by lightning, but the reasons for the Colorado Springs fire remain under investigation.

Geetha Pillai Jun 29, 2012

Shelter research identifies areas in England where people have highest risk of home loss and identifies link to unemployment.

Nicholas Edmondson Jun 28, 2012

Two-day meeting set to discuss markets, debt-sharing despite absence of Greek Prime Minister

Martin Baccardax Jun 28, 2012

On Wednesday 27 June 2012, French President François Hollande met German Chancellor Angela Merkel for preliminary talks prior to Thursday's, yet another "crucial", European Union meeting to try to further resolve the crisis in the Eurozone. The political leaders of France and Germany, so recently partners in agreement on the best way forward for the single currency are, effectively, now poles apart in their approach to the crisis and its solution.

Graeme Mackay Jun 27, 2012

Arson, bomb threats and government departures underline plight of Europe's "Sick Man"

Martin Baccardax Jun 27, 2012

Vassilis Rapanos would have been a key negotiator with EU officials on bailout terms.

Staff Reporter Jun 26, 2012

HalfBrick's Fruit Ninja game gets sales boost after backing from UK prime minister.

Matthew Chapman Jun 25, 2012

Rating agency Standard & Poor's said in a report that British consumers are unlikely to increase their spending and lead the country out of its double-dip recession.

Shane Croucher Jun 25, 2012

Prime minister's plans to drop housing benefit for under-25s may cut Tories' youth vote adrift

Nicholas Edmondson Jun 25, 2012

Coalition government releases policy document to ease strain on citizens who are already feeling pain of austerity measures.

Geetha Pillai Jun 24, 2012

A new exhibition "Politics and the Dancing Body" at the Library of Congress explores how American choreographers between World War I through the Cold War used dance to celebrate American culture, to voice social protest, and to raise social consciousness.

Staff Reporter Jun 24, 2012

Tournament favourites Germany take on underdogs Greece in the second quarter final of the European championships in Gdansk on Friday.

Staff Reporter Jun 22, 2012

Black Eyed Peas member makes bumper donation to Prince Charles' charity, including part of his wages from The Voice.

Nicholas Edmondson Jun 21, 2012

Ratings agency says Brazil's diversification and growing domestic market are helping it mitigate the impact from Eurozone sovereign debt contagion

Lianna Brinded Jun 21, 2012