David Cameron Accelerates UK Welfare Crackdown on EU Migrants
UK Prime Minister brings forward plans to restrict benefits for EU citizens ahead of feared influx of Romanian and Bulgarian workers.
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Chinese Ban Causes Bitcoin Value to Crash 50%
A ban on Chinese financial institutions handling bitcoin sees digital currency value crash 50% in a single week.
UK Unemployment Rate Drops to 7.4% Edging Toward BoE's Threshold
The ONS says there were 2.39 million unemployed people in the three months to October.
Russia Bails Out Ukraine While Protests Deepen
Mr Putin has agreed to buy billions of dollars worth of Ukrainian government bonds, and reduce the price of gas exports.
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US Treasury Cautions Bitcoin 'Money Transmitters' on Legal Compliance
Treasury's FinCEN sent letters to bitcoin businesses that are defined as money transmitters.
Australia Announces $90m Job Package to Offset GM's Exit
GM subsidiary Holden earlier announced its exit would affect 2,900 jobs in Australia.
Stanley Fischer Profile: The Man Who Could Be Number Two at the Fed
Stanley Fischer is tipped to become Vice Chairman of the Federal Reserve
The Fed's Great Turn: To Taper or Not To?
Chairman Ben Bernanke will maintain the quantitative easing programme on track say analysts
David Cameron Tells Europe: Don't Hold Back Shale Gas Industry with New Regulations
Despite fracking fears, UK's Cameron warns European Commission President Barroso against more regulation.
UK Shoppers Drift Toward Discount Supermarkets
Kantar says more than half of British households shop at Aldi and Lidl.
Major Cyber Attack on UK National Infrastructure 'Only a Matter of Time'
IT professionals in the UK believe a major attack on some part of the critical national infrastructure is imminent.
Pay Day Lender First Financial Slapped with £175,000 Data Fine
The ICO says the penalty comes after 4,031 complaints were made.
Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Aluminium Antitrust Lawsuits to be Heard in NYC
US manufacturers accuse Goldman Sachs, JPM and London Metal Exchange of driving up aluminium prices.
Libor Fixing Trial: Tom Hayes, Terry Farr and James Gilmour Plead Not Guilty to SFO Charges
Ex-Citi and UBS trader Hayes and former RP Martin brokers Gilmour and Farr appear at London court
China's US Debt Tops $1.3tr After Federal Reserve's September Taper Delay
China's holdings of US government debt surges by $10.7bn to $1.304tr in October.
Fact Box: The Airport Commission's Three Expansion Proposals
The Airport Commission led by Sir Howard Davies has published a shortlist of three expansion possibilities.
Ex-Barclays Boss Bob Diamond's Atlas Mara Firm Raises $325m in London IPO
Diamond, who quit Barclays amid the Libor-fixing furore, will manage Africa-focused Atlas Mara.
BP-Led Consortium Agrees on $45bn Azerbaijan Gas Project to Change Europe's Energy Map
Project would see expansion of Shah Deniz project in Caspian Sea and construction of new natural gas pipeline to Europe.
TUC Calls on UK Government to Extend Unpaid Childcare Leave for Grandparents
The TUC says the idea has support from parents and grandparents.
Florida Judge Grants $10.5m Bail for Ex-UBS Banker
Edward Snowden's Open Letter to Brazil [FULL TEXT]
Former NSA whistleblower offered help to Brazil in return for asylum
Boris Johnson: It Would be 'Crackers' to Build a Third Runway at Heathrow
London Mayor insists that building an airport in the Thames Estuary remains the best solution for UK.
NSA Whistleblower Edward Snowden 'to Assist Brazil in Return for Asylum'
Former IT contractor for NSA offers help to Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff
London House Prices Rocket 12% Amid Bubble Fears
UK house prices rose 5.5% on average in October, says ONS.
GlaxoSmithKline to End Payments to Doctors to Promote Drugs
Company will end sales staff bonus payment system, based on number of prescriptions written by doctors
UK Wage Squeeze Slackens as Inflation Dips to 2.1%
The ONS says CPI inflation hit 2.1% last month, down from 2.2% in October.
European Markets Drop Amid Federal Reserve QE Taper Worries
The Fed's FOMC will meet on 17-18 December.
Airports Commission: UK Needs Extra Runway at Heathrow or Gatwick by 2030
Airports Commission rules out Thames Estuary options favoured by London mayor Boris Johnson.
Asian Markets Outside China Rise on Upbeat US and Europe Data
Market players await US Federal Reserve's QE taper decision.
Britons Born in 60s and 70s to Rely on Inheritance for Retirement
IFS says shift away from final salary pensions has played a part in retirement squeeze.
China Changes Stance on Growth-Hampering Local Government Debt
Rising local government debt in China is considered as threat to financial stability.
UK Companies Report Strongest Job Optimism Since Recession
CBI says an increasing number of opportunities for young people.
JP Morgan 'Prevented' Regulatory Probe over Madoff Ponzi Scheme
Government official tells Reuters bank blocked OIG's probe over bank's relationship with Bernard Madoff.
Sharp Unveils 250 Job Losses in Wrexham
Electronics giant shutting down solar panel production unit.
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