Economy Slideshows

Raising a Family

From Economy May 24

How Much Does a Child Cost? [PHOTOS]

The cost of raising a child today has increased by half its recorded amount six years ago, according to a report by AMP and the National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling (NATSEM) from Australia’s University of Canberra.

Rinehart

From Economy May 23

In Australia, It’s Rinehart Who is The Most Powerful Woman, Not Gillard, Forbes World’s 100 Most Powerful Women

Being a country's topmost political leader does not necessarily equate to being most powerful. In Australia, Julia Gillard may be the Prime Minister, but is it Gina Rinehart who is the most powerful woman of Australia, according to Forbes magazine's annual list of 100 most powerful women around the world.

Japan’s Niigata-ken Earthquake 2004

From Economy May 20

Top 10 Biggest Economic Losses from Natural Catastrophes Since 1980 [SLIDESHOW]

IBTimes UK looks at the world's most costliest natural hazards since 1980 following the UNISDR and PwC report

Impending Market Surge

From Economy May 13

Fine Wine Investment Market To Surge in 2013 [SLIDESHOW]

IBTimes UK takes a look at Premier Cru’s forecast of the alternative investment market

Company Marriage is Finally Blessed

From Economy May 03

Glencore Xstrata: One of World’s Largest Merger Deals [SLIDESHOW]

IBTimes UK takes you on the visual journey of how Glencore Xstrata became a commodities powerhouse

Sports Direct

From Economy May 01

May Day: Five Best Companies for Workers from Sports Direct to Google [SLIDESHOW]

On International Workers' Day, IBTimes UK looks at some of the best companies around to work for.

Property: Building An Empire

From Economy Apr 30

Top 5 Sectors: UAE Buying Up Britain [SLIDESHOW]

As the UAE President visits Britain, we detail five sectors where the UK depends on Middle East investment

El Celler de Can Roca Spain

From Economy Apr 30

Vagabond Diaries: Spain’s El Celler de Can Roca is World’s Leader of Top 50 Best Global Restaurants in 2013

Are you a rich or adventurous vagabond out to conquer the most delicious restaurant cuisines the world can offer? British magazine Restaurant has released its annual 50 best restaurants in the world, and for 2013, the top spot distinction has been given to Spain's El Celler de Can Roca.

Middlesbrough

From Economy Apr 29

England and Wales' House Prices: Cheapest Areas [SLIDESHOW]

IBTimes UK takes a look at the latest Land Registry house price data to spot the areas for cheapest buys.

Oxford

From Economy Apr 29

England and Wales' House Prices: Most Expensive Areas [SLIDESHOW]

IBTimes UK pulls out the five most expensive areas to buy a house from the Land Registry price data.

Google

From Economy Apr 26

UK Tax Avoidance: Top 10 Giant Companies Dodging Corporation Tax [SLIDESHOW]

Some of Britain’s best known brands pay little or not tax through various tax avoidance schemes and loopholes

Margaret Thatcher Dead: Famous People Post Twitter Reactions About the Death of Britain's 'Iron Lady'

From Economy Apr 08

Margaret Thatcher Dead: Famous People Post Twitter Reactions About the Death of Britain's 'Iron Lady' [PHOTOS]

Controversial former Prime Minister of Britain, Margaret Thatcher, dies at the age of 87 after a massive stroke.