BUSINESS

London Stock Exchange shares dive after Italy's UniCredit and Intesa Sanpaolo confirm stake sale

Lianna Brinded May 23, 2012

We all spent much less last month and it’s a record drop. According to figures released by the Office of National Statistics today, retail sales volumes fell by 2.3% last month, all because of a sizeable fall in petrol sales.

Marverine Cole May 23, 2012

Former Greek PM claims exit risk "real" as European Leaders prepare emergency Summit meeting

Martin Baccardax May 23, 2012

Australia ranks as world's happiest nation in OECD Better Life Index - ahead of Norway and US.

Geetha Pillai May 23, 2012

The British government and the Bank of England must do much more to stimulate growth in the country's economy, the IMF's Christine Lagarde said.

Alfred Joyner May 22, 2012

A new chapter in spaceflight was opened today as Spacex became the first private firm to launch a vessel to the International Space Station.

Alfred Joyner May 22, 2012

The number of Royal Dutch Shell shareholders opposing company executive pay rises increases.

Lianna Brinded May 22, 2012

Despite disappointing April data showing a slowdown in China iron ore, coal, copper and other commodities demand, analysts tell IBTimes UK that there is nothing to worry about

Lianna Brinded May 22, 2012

Credit rating agency downgrades Japan's rating to A+ with a negative outlook

Lianna Brinded May 22, 2012

UK Consumer Price Index annual inflation rate falls to 3 percent year on year and 0.6 percent month on month

Lianna Brinded May 22, 2012

UK firms pay a price with older workers who are forced to work as their savings and pensions dwindle in value.

Shane Croucher May 22, 2012

Biggest UK clothing retailer says Britons "more squeezed" than before as recession bites into bottom line

Lianna Brinded May 22, 2012

IMF supports Britain's austerity but says more spending needed if economy doesn't improve

Martin Baccardax May 22, 2012

Investment bank’s total losses for its London operations reported to be are more than double original estimates. JP Morgan also confirm suspension of share repurchases.

Lianna Brinded May 21, 2012

UK's Financial Services Authority fines Sachin Karpe and Laila Karan for unauthorised trading scheme in the foreign exchange markets.

Lianna Brinded May 21, 2012

The U.S. President Barack Obama hosted the largest ever NATO summit in his home town, Chicago, a day after major industrialized nations tackled a European debt crisis that threatens the global economy.

Ann Salter May 21, 2012

Spain's Economy Minister shoots-down calls for Spanish banks to be bailed out, despite the country’s banking industry teetering on the brink of collapse

Lianna Brinded May 21, 2012

Google’s planned £7.9bn takeover of Motorola Mobility has been approved by Chinese authorities, granting the internet giant access to Motorola’s 17,000 patents.

Alfred Joyner May 21, 2012

Media sources say that motor racing giant Formula One has gained approval for an initial public offering worth nearly $3bn on Singapore's stock exchange

Lianna Brinded May 21, 2012

Budget airline Ryanair warns of a future decline in profits on higher fuel costs, despite beating forecasts with a 2012 profit surge.

Lianna Brinded May 21, 2012

Prices might zoom to $160 per barrel post sanctions. In February prices touched $110 a barrel because of tension in the Strait of Hormuz.

Staff Reporter May 20, 2012

Following BioWare's announcement of plans to address gamer concerns over Mass Effect 3's (ME3) ending, gamers have been anxiously waiting to get their hands on the 'Extended Cut' DLC.

Staff Reporter May 19, 2012

Sony Pictures is reportedly in confrontation with cinemas over the issue of who would bear the cost of 3D glasses of the movie, "Men In Black III."

Staff Reporter May 19, 2012

Chen had sparked a diplomatic tussle between the US and China after fleeing house arrest and taking shelter in the US embassy in Beijing.

Staff Reporter May 19, 2012

Northrop Grumman signs Memorandums of Agreement with two Itajubá-based companies.

Staff Reporter May 19, 2012

Euro is treading in negative territory due to concerns of Greece crisis contagion.

Geetha Pillai May 19, 2012

Facebook have begun trading shares on the Nasdaq Stock Market today, priced at $38 which makes the eight year old company, worth a staggering $104 billion.

Ann Salter May 18, 2012

Agriculture Minister Jim Paice announces pact with China, the world's biggest market for pig meat.

Staff Reporter May 18, 2012

Facebook's founders, early executives and investors would be seeing their fortune soaring to new heights after the IPO.

Staff Reporter May 18, 2012