British Chambers of Commerce cuts UK GDP growth prediction for 2015 from 2.7% to 2.3%
But BCC predicts lower unemployment and earnings' growth.
Burundi: Who are the feared Imbonerakure youth?
From armed to political struggle, IBTimes UK looks at who the ex-fighters backing the president really are.
Edmund Shing: Make money from a strong pound at Marks and Spencer and Majestic Wines
Pound sterling has hit its highest level against other major world currencies for over seven years.
Youth unemployment and a skills shortage cloud the blue skies of record UK jobs figures
Unemployment is down and wages are up but young people are stubbornly staying out of work and productivity may outpace skills.
Question Time special: David Cameron beats Ed Miliband in final TV showdown
The Tory leader came out on top of the BBC event, according to a snap ICM poll for The Guardian.
Election 2015: Tories promise 50,000 extra apprenticeships on new £200m bank fines
David Cameron announced the policy with just nine days to go before polling day.
World Book and Copyright Day: 10 least known UN days celebrated every year
IBTimes UK looks at some of the UN days that not many people might be aware they exist.
South Africa xenophobia: Anti-immigrant violence in Durban and Johannesburg [Photo report]
Text message claims "Zulu people are coming to town to kill every foreigner on the road".
Greek National Day: Greece should understand that the troika is not the Ottoman Empire
Alexis Tsipras, Greek prime minister, unwittingly triggers a new independence movement in Greece.
Tunisia's tourism industry may recover from Bardo Museum attack - but political wounds run deep
Tunisia's political scene is still in chaos and the country has never faced such a potent terror threat.
George Osborne boosted on budget day as UK employment rate hits 'historic' high
The Office for National Statistics says the job rate hit 73.3% in the three months to January.
George Osborne's election budget 2015: Five more years as Britain's chancellor?
We asked several economic commentators to appraise George Osborne's five years as chancellor.
Newcastle upon Tyne: Subway advert for apprentice sandwich artist slammed as 'disgraceful'
People shocked at the £2.73 hourly pay rate for the sandwich maker apprentice job.
Greens deputy leader reveals plan to scrap tuition fees in 'no moment for half measures' move
Amelia Womack appeals to young voters by promising to abolish student tuition fees ahead of the general election.
Germany approves Greek bailout extension
This is the biggest majority for any vote on eurozone bailouts since the crisis began.
HSBC: The Swiss private bank may run legally but it is still a grubby business
HSBC has wiped away muck from its past of aiding tax evasion, but it still helps rich tax dodgers.
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo outlines €10bn housing plan to tackle Islamic extremism
Hidalgo to invest €10bn in housing, prisons and schools in fight against fundamentalism.
Political Times: Tories given jobs boost, Oborne quits Telegraph and Mcvey reveals PM ambition
IBTimes UK takes a look at this week's political news and Westminster gossip.
Church of England makes historic general election intervention with 'fresh vision' plea
The House of Bishops also urged Christians to engage in the political process ahead of May.
David Cameron to unveil youth unemployment crackdown with community work plan
The prime minister is to make a major speech on his party's stance on welfare.
UK youth unemployment: Work experience 'postcode lottery' fuels joblessness
UKCES says schools and colleges should have links with at least one local business.
Spain and the far right: Is spectre of Franco rising to haunt Europe's capital of fun?
Spanish people are renowned for their warmth and exuberance, but is a darker side emerging?
Greek tragedy set to continue as Syriza's faustian pact with far right doomed to fail
Alexis Tsipras is a soundbite man who lacks the substance to help my country.
Greek general election: Prime minister warns voters that country is on the 'brink of catastrophe'
Prime minister Antonis Samaris of New Democracy defended his policy of austerity measures
General election 2015: Can David Cameron fulfil his 'full employment' pledge?
IBTimes UK looks at two different perspectives on the prime minister's jobs commitment.
Global unemployment to hit 212 million by 2019
ILO says jobs market to deteriorate over next four years on wage inequality.
Youth unemployment in England could rise under new apprenticeship plans, charity chief warns
Exclusive: Michael Mercieca, of Young Enterprise, says he supports the move 'in principle'.
Eurozone unemployment rate holds at 11.5% as number of jobless rises
Eurostat says rate was stable compared to October but down from 11.9% last year.
Greece elections 2015: Why Alexis Tsipras and his far-left Syriza party are a threat to the eurozone
Greeks going back to ballot box in election that threatens to kickstart eurozone crisis again.
UK Jobs growth: 50% of firms plan to hire more workers in 2015, says CBI
But the CBI warns that the nation's skills shortage could hold businesses back.