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The Brexit breakthrough: Theresa May's Cabinet back historic divorce deal from European Union

Prime Minister emerged from a marathon five-hour Cabinet meeting to say agreement had been reached.

Nov 14, 2018

By Associated Press

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Autonomous shipping: Rolls-Royce and Intel weigh anchor

Autonomous shipping fleets could be roaming the seas by 2030.

Nov 13, 2018

By Billy Duberstein

When will Brexit talks torment end? UK says deal 'almost within touching distance'

Theresa May's Cabinet met for an update on the talks, with the prime minister under pressure from pro-Brexit ministers not to make further concessions to the EU.

Nov 13, 2018

By Associated Press

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IMDB scandal: Tim Leissner former Goldman Sachs heavy hitter pleads guilty, forfeits $43.7m

Husband of fashion designer Kimora Lee Simmons played a leading role in the pillaging of Malaysia's sovereign fund.

Nov 1, 2018

By Associated Press

Goldman Sachs

Google employees walkout in protest at culture of sexual harassment

Latest expression of a backlash against men's exploitation of female subordinates in a business, entertainment and politics.

Nov 1, 2018

By Associated Press

Google

Twitter user numbers fall but profits flying high

Donald Trump's favourite social media saw revenue grow to $758 million, up 29 percent.

Oct 25, 2018

By Associated Press

Twitter

Is Donald Trump preparing to do battle with Big Pharma?

Trump has harshly criticized the pharmaceutical industry, once asserting that the companies were "getting away with murder."

Oct 25, 2018

By Associated Press

Donald Trump

Brexit diet could lead to 5,600 deaths a year as fresh fruit and veg prices shoot up

Brexit-related increase in trade costs will make it harder to get hold of foods that are critical components of healthy diets and chronic-disease prevention.

Oct 25, 2018

By Marco Springmann

Brexit

Esports gambling: Video gamers will soon be able to bet on themselves

Gamers can bet on their own abilities in games like Fortnite, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds and League of Legends.

Oct 23, 2018

By Associated Press

ESports

What is Theresa May's Brexit strategy? Another day, another battle to survive

May faces growing dissent and vitriol from her political opponents in her own Conservative Party.

Oct 22, 2018

By Associated Press

Theresa May Brexit

China markets rally as Xi Jingping prepares to defy Trump tariffs with economic stimulus

Chinese President has vowed "unwavering" support for the country's private sector.

Oct 22, 2018

By Associated Press

Donald Trump

We must stop a minority of Brexit fanatics from holding the United Kingdom to ransom

The hard Brexit wheels are coming off. We know it, the EU knows it, May knows it.

Oct 19, 2018

By Andy Price

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Italy's 'unprecedented' budget spooks the financial markets

The European Commission issued a sharp rebuke of Italy's budget, which targets a 2.4 percent deficit for next year.

Oct 19, 2018

By Associated Press

Why the world needs less Johns and more women CEOs

Companies in the top quartile for gender and ethnic diversity are 35% more likely to have financial returns above the industry average.

Oct 18, 2018

By Kiran Trehan

Top talent in short supply? Data to the rescue

Business leaders need to start putting data and insights at the heart of their talent and recruitment strategies in order to stay competitive.

Oct 18, 2018

By Jon Addison

Microsoft

Facebook news: Lawsuit accuses social network of hiding inflated video ad metrics

Facebook admitted to overstating how much time users actually spent watching video ads by as much as 80 percent.

Oct 18, 2018

By Alex Perry

Facebook California

Brexit deadlock: Tories in turmoil as May floats idea of extending post-Brexit transition

Embattled Theresa May enrages Tory MPs as divorce talks between Britain and the EU stall on the issue of the Irish border.

Oct 18, 2018

By Associated Press

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Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping

China managing slowdown amid US tariffs, has room to do more

Analysts told the International Business Times that China has more policy options up its sleeves

Oct 17, 2018

By Pronita Naidu

Uber going public? What to know about the ride-sharing company

Uber IPO valued at $120 billion making it worth more than Ford and General Motors

Oct 17, 2018

By Alex Perry

Uber Goldman Sachs

Trump tariffs yet to sting China; pain could begin in January

Analysts warn the 25 percent tariffs from 2019, could slow Chinese growth, raise U.S. inflation and put more downward pressure on emerging markets.

Oct 17, 2018

By Pronita Naidu

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