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Biden signs huge stimulus bill ahead of coronavirus speech

With vaccines starting to make a real impact and production soaring, the mood is shifting in the United States, with the stimulus bill poised to push the US economy into a sustained rebound.

Mar 12, 2021

By Sebastian Smith

Biden victory as Congress passes huge Covid relief plan

Republican lawmakers attacked what they called the bill's "socialist agenda" and massive cost, saying more than 90 percent does not go to directly combatting Covid-19.

Mar 11, 2021

By Michael Mathes

Roblox, after winning over kids, becomes a hit on Wall Street

The platform allows users to create their own video games and gives them a share of related revenue.

Mar 11, 2021

By Glenn Chapman

UAE now among world's top ten tax havens: NGO

In the first three places this year are three British overseas territories: the Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, and Bermuda.

Mar 10, 2021

By AFP News

Video game platform Roblox to make Wall Street debut

It counted close to 33 million daily players in 2020, and revenue soared 82 percent to $924 million.

Mar 10, 2021

By AFP News

European stocks gain as EU works to boost vaccine supply

Factors boosting stocks include progress on President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion stimulus package and increasing momentum behind coronavirus vaccines.

Mar 9, 2021

By AFP News

Unemployment

Amazon opens 'contactless' UK grocery store

To use the new outlet, customers have to download an app and then scan a QR code before an electronic gate swings open and allows them to browse a range of Amazon-brand products.

Mar 5, 2021

By Callum Paton, Mathilde Bellenger

Amazon United Kingdom

European stocks push higher, US and Asia retreat

The rise in yields on government bonds in the United States and other key economies last week sparked a market meltdown, which was exacerbated as traders sought to lock in gains.

Mar 3, 2021

By Roland Jackson

Amazon accused of race-gender bias in workplace

Amazon is digging into allegations made in the lawsuit, the spokeswoman added.

Mar 2, 2021

By AFP News

Amazon Human rights

The Future of Gambling and Sports Betting in the UK

For many people worldwide, gambling and sports betting are a simple way of spending their leisure time. However, in the UK, gambling and sports betting has become a multi-billion-pound industry.

Feb 27, 2021

By IBT UK Contributor

Ugly day on Wall Street as US Treasury yields jump

All three major US indices fell sharply, but the tech-dominated Nasdaq was by far the weakest, sinking 3.5 percent.

Feb 26, 2021

By AFP News

New York

Quality Assurance Is Fundamental For Inside Sales Teams

Inside Sales teams are revenue drivers. Businesses implement CRM (Customer Relationship Management) solutions in order to track to manage outbound call activities.

Feb 24, 2021

By IBT UK Contributor

Britain's au pair system 'killed' by Brexit

Agencies like Rainbow Au Pairs said they had warned the government before Brexit without success.

Feb 24, 2021

By Charlotte Durand

United Kingdom European Union Brexit

Disney Is The Latest Company To Cut Jobs

Disney has retained its status as the largest entertainment company in the world after celebrating the success of its new Disney+ streaming service reaching 86 million subscribers.

Feb 23, 2021

By IBT UK Contributor

Emergency broadband program aims to provide internet access to families impacted by pandemic

US families must show proof of a significant loss of income since February 2020.

Feb 23, 2021

By Snow Digon

US, Japan airlines ground dozens of Boeing 777 planes after latest engine failure

United Airlines and two major carriers in Japan grounded all of their 62 Boeing 777 planes while Korean Air stated it would ground six of their aircraft.

Feb 22, 2021

By Snow Digon

UK top court to rule on Uber drivers' status

Uber is calling for companies in the sector to form a joint fund that would allow drivers who work for different apps to be able to access protections and benefits such as paid holidays.

Feb 19, 2021

By Jean-Baptiste Oubrier

Uber London United Kingdom

Virus crisis upends hopes for aviation careers

Air traffic was down two-thirds globally in 2020, according to the International Air Transport Association, and it does not expect a return to 2019 levels before 2024.

Feb 18, 2021

By Sonia Wolf

City of London pays early price of hard Brexit

Financial services -- a key driver of the British economy -- were largely omitted from the last-minute Brexit trade deal agreed between London and Brussels in late December.

Feb 14, 2021

By Veronique Dupont

London United Kingdom European Union Brexit

How To Create A Website For Online Store? Squarespace Has All The Answers

Whether you're planning to start a side hustle or looking for platforms to launch that store, Squarespace lets you create an online store quickly.

Feb 11, 2021

By IB Times Satff Reporter

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