ECONOMY

Dr. Jan Deepen, co-founder of mobile payments company SumUp, explains how mPOS technology will make mobile payments mainstream

The number of tourists visiting Egypt tumbled in March as instability continues to deter holidaymakers.

The Russian deputy PM has announced a ban on US imports of rocket engines, the use of Russian soil for GPS and has pulled out of the International Space Station.

IBTimes UK takes a look at some predictions for the ONS's latest Labour Market report.

Kuwait announces five year deal that will support its energy demands during peak-usage summer months.

The majority of those outside of London feel that capital doesn't have a positive effect on their local economy.

The US overtook France for the first time, but the average French consumes far more wine than his US counterpart.

Russian economy minister Alexei Ulyukayev says GDP likely to shrink for second straight quarter

Russian foreign ministry says sanctions will deter peace efforts as presidential election approaches

A House of Lords report has urged the government to revive momentum over TTIP.

Russian energy giant says Kiev has half the gas supplies it needs to cover the winter without problems

China's foreign minister Wang Yi calls on John Kerry to show neutrality as China and Vietnam square up.

Study shows Brits are losing £1bn a year on handsets that have already been paid off.

Frances O'Grady says that the UK's lack of social mobility has held millions of people back.

Cuadrilla to apply for planning permission to frack two Lancashire sites.

Home builder sets harder financial targets as it eyes increased profit from higher UK house prices.

Scottish retailer CeX will use bitcoin this week as a test of the digital coin's potential as a new currency for Scotland

Research note adds that an independent Scotland would take with it liabilities of between £112bn and £145bn

China's investment in east Africa infrastructure marks shift to relationship building and resource exploitation

Russian energy giant says Kiev owes $3.5bn and must pay up before June to keep the gas flowing to the country.

European Union slaps sanctions on 13 individuals and two companies after separatist referendum held in eastern Ukraine

South African company is world's no. 3 platinum producer and says it may have to cut jobs if the strike continues.

Tax expert Richard Murphy accuses British government inactivity of hitting some of world's most impoverished nations.

Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit China this month.

EU foreign ministers meeting to discuss sanctions against Russia as the Kremlin backs Ukraine referendum.

Markit says the survey highlights a worrying waste of talent within the country's labour market.

Indian rupee strikes near 10-month high on 12 May.

Analysts say strong PMI growth should hold, barring major societal change.

The CIPD says employment intentions for UK companies have reached a six and a half year high.