UK has one of the worst healthcare systems in the developed world says OECD
UK lags behind many other OECD countries in containing obesity in adults and children.
Starbucks and Fiat Chrysler owe up to €30m as state aid ruled 'illegal' says European Commission
Tax deal struck between Starbucks and Dutch government in 2008 'not in line with EU state aid rules'.
Unleashing business investment will revive Britain's zombie economy
UK government policies, deliberate or not, are tying up labour and capital in low-productive uses.
Facebook faces tax avoidance accusations after paying £4,327 in tax for 2014 [Video]
Average salary at the social media site's UK office is £210,000, but it claimed a £28.5m loss.
Jeremy Hunt: Should British workers work harder like the Chinese and Americans? [Poll]
Tory minister Hunt argues Britons should work harder to compete with China and US economies.
Conservative Party Conference 2015 in Manchester: Theresa May speech in full
Home Secretary Theresa May addresses the Conservative Party Conference 2015 in Manchester.
ADB cuts growth forecast for China, rest of Asia
China is now expected to grow at 6.8%, while rest of Asia will follow in at 5.8% for 2015.
Lord Bilimoria: Cash-strapped British universities could fall behind US and European rivals
The overall success of British institutions cannot mask this decline.
William Keegan: Greece is a browbeaten and humiliated vassal state seething with resentment
Whatever patching up takes place in Greece, the chickens are coming home to roost.
George Osborne failing to get UK Government debt under control
Chancellor George Osborne criticised for soaring debt, lack of productivity spending.
Greek debt crisis: The Euro Summit in full
The Euro Summit stressed the crucial need to rebuild trust with the Greek authorities.
European jobs market outlook remains bleak warns OECD
Greece and Spain to be worst hit by joblessness.
UK: Proposed new living wage will attract more migrants from Eastern Europe
The new rate will make the UK minimum wage one of the highest in Europe.
William Keegan: Greek crisis risks geopolitical rift bigger than its debt
The whole point of the European Union and the eurozone was to bring Europeans together!
Government cuts to benefits and education will be more severe than expected says IFS
Because of increased spending on the NHS, the government will have to make deep cuts into other departments.
Ed Miliband was a disaster but that doesn't mean Labour should ditch fight against inequality
Labour should ignore temptation of misplaced rush to the right, despite election victory.
Japan: Critics warn 'overtime' law can 'accelerate deaths'
Health warning issued against Japan's new bill that will take away overtime pay from white-collar employees.
OECD income inequality reaches highest level in 30 years
Richest 10% of OECD population earn 9.6 times the income of the poorest 10%.
UK: Well-educated women twice as likely to be problem drinkers
'Dark side of equality' revealed as working women match their male colleagues' drink habits.
Greek government open to selling off Piraeus and Thessaloniki ports to get EU, IMF bailout funds
Athens also open in the negotiations to look into the VAT rates and pension issues.
Election 2015: Andy Burnham rules out NHS prescription charge increase under Labour
EXCLUSIVE: The shadow health secretary told IBTimes UK that such a move 'doesn't make sense'.
List of countries with highest employee income tax rates
Single person on average salary with no children will have to pay highest income tax rate in Belgium, amounting to 42.8%.
Carbon emissions from energy sector remain unchanged in 2014 says IEA
At 32.3 billion tonnes in 2014, the carbon dioxide emissions are same as in 2013.
China: Millions of 'left-behind' children continue to pose social challenge
Without proper adult supervision, most children end up with mental and behavioural problems.
Goldman Sachs predicts US crude prices will drop to $40 a barrel
Goldman Sachs believes that Brent prices would also come under renewed pressure as global inventories rise.
Scotland's Nicola Sturgeon: Inequality cost UK economy £100bn
The First Minister of Scotland is set to make a major speech on her government's economic plans.
HSBC links to Syria mean intelligence services would be first in queue to examine leaked files
HMRC would have to wait until the intelligence services have examined HSBC's leaked tax files.
Britain must boost productivity to complete post-crisis recovery, says OECD
The thinktank says Britain's recovery could be put at risk because of low productivity.
HSBC's shares tank 5% on dismal 2014 earnings
HSBC shares fall on 17% decline in pre-tax profits due to settlements and fines.
OECD agrees to help Greece reform economy
Greece and the OECD agreed on Wednesday (11 February) to work together on reforms to the Greek economy.