EU Summit: Leaders Seal Banks, Budget and Youth Unemployment Deals [VIDEO]
European Union leaders agree on steps to fight youth unemployment and settle deals on banking resolution and budgets.
Tictail Founder Carl Waldekranz: Future of E-Commerce is Democratisation
As Tictail, the e-commerce platform, launches in the UK, IBTimes UK catches up with CEO Carl Waldekranz.
'Try Quick, Fail Quick, Pivot': Inside Finland's Tech Startup Industry
Try quick, fail quick and pivot: How Finland's booming technology startup scene isn't afraid of reinventing itself.
UK Unemployment: Why University is a Waste of Time
Entrepreneur and author Simon Dolan says going to university is completely pointless
RBS Lends £1bn Despite FLS Net Lending Shortfall
State-owned RBS boasts of lending growth to consumers and SMEs following Bank of England's Funding for Lending Scheme.
UK FLS: Bank Lending Drops £300m Despite Billions Siphoned By Lenders
Bank of England's Funding for Lending Scheme data shows first quarter decline despite banks raking in available cash.
Bank Lending to Britain's Small Businesses Tumbles by £700m
Bank of England data shows fall in SME business lending despite support from credit easing schemes such as FLS.
RBS Claims SMEs Reject £5.4bn in Potential Contracts and Financing
RBS-owned Lombard research says a third of UK companies are turning down orders rather than investing in new equipment
Vince Cable: UK's Biggest Banks Talk 'Absolute Nonsense' on SME Lending Demand
UK Business secretary tells IBTimes UK that Britain's biggest banks are lying and challenger banks will boost lending
Manufacturers Pin Hopes on Export Orders Despite Fall in SME Activity
Firms remain confident on the back of predicted growth in export orders.
European Markets Open Mixed Ahead of UK GDP Data
The UK GDP data will confirm whether the country has entered a "triple-dip recession" or not.
Funding for Lending: Cautious Optimism From Business Groups Over Osborne Changes to Credit Scheme
Business groups have welcomed focusing FLS more towards SME lending, but warn that it will not alone heal the UK economy.
George Osborne Expands Funding for Lending Scheme
Chancellor Osborne and Bank of England give FLS facelift to focus on easing SME credit.
Funding for Lending: Business Groups Welcome George Osborne Plan to Extend £80bn Scheme
Chancellor George Osborne set to expand Funding for Lending so it specifically targets SME finance to improve credit conditions for small firms.
Credit Demand And Supply Among SMEs Weakens - BoE
Bank of England credit conditions survey shows availability and demand fell at smaller firms in the first quarter.
Business Lending and Mortgage Approvals Slump Despite FLS - BoE
Bank of England data shows February credit decline despite Funding for Lending Scheme.
UK Mortgage Approvals and Business Lending Slump in February - BBA
Despite BoE's Funding for Lending Scheme, bank lending drops in February according to British Bankers' Association.
Osborne's Budget 2013: Beer Duty Cut Can't Mask UK's Slashed Growth Forecasts
The beer duty cut was a tiny shaft of sunlight peeping through the dark clouds of George Osborne's forecast, says Shane Croucher.
Ed Miliband: British Business Needs Regional Banks
Labour leader Ed Miliband uses British Chambers of Commerce speech to make regional banking promise.
UK to Back Retail Sector's Expansion into Overseas Markets for Exports Growth
Britain will promote its retailers' overseas expansion under a two-year action plan.
SME Finance: Data Suggests Lack of Demand for Bank Lending
As critics round on Bank of England Funding for Lending Scheme, research suggests limited appetite for credit.
EU Officials Agree to Cap Bankers' Bonuses [VIDEO]
European Union caps bonuses at a year's pay but amount can be increased to two years with shareholder approval.
Consumer and Business Borrowing Drops in Snowy January - BBA
Bad weather hits borrowing at British banks, according to BBA figures for Janaury.
Exclusive: FSA Faces Legal Action over Mis-Selling Derivatives Review
Group led by Manches LLP to file for judicial review against UK regulator.
Microsoft and Huawei Bring Budget Windows Phone to Africa
Microsoft and Huawei have launched the 4Afrika Initiative, bringing a budget Windows Phone 8 device to Africa, along with support to educate and get businesses online.
Treasury's Twice-Yearly Budgets Create Uncertainty for Business - MPs
Treasury Select Committee says Autumn Statement has become second full budget but should just be review.
Find Invest Grow: Help UK Angel Investors and Start-ups Heal Economy
Find Invest Grow calls for tax relief extension among other ideas in new manifesto.
UK Business Lending Drops by £4bn
Bank of England's Trends in Lending report blames lack of demand, not credit availability, for fall in three months to November.
UK Trade Minister Lord Green: Government Must 'Step up a Gear' to meet George Osborne's Export Targets
Lord Green tells IBTimes UK reaching the £1tn export value target will not be easy "but it is a marathon we can complete".
Barclays Snaps up Ex-FSA CEO Hector Sants as Compliance Chief
Investment bank appoints UK regulator's former boss as head of compliance and government and regulatory relations.