Is the UK Creating a New Credit Bubble?
Banks encouraged to boost lending but is this wise as outlook for UK economy worsens?
Angela Merkel Arrives in Athens as Greeks Seethe over Austerity [VIDEO]
Germany's chancellor visits Greece for first time since crisis amid heavy security.
Cameron Backs Referendum 'Consent' for EU Relationship
One of the most hotly contested issues facing David Cameron and the coalition government is when, or if, he will set in place a referendum, on Britain's future in Europe?
UK Manufacturing Output Plunges, Trade Deficit Worsens as Recovery Hopes Dim
Worse than expected trade and manufacturing data may hinder anticipated sharp bounce in third quarter GDP data.
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IMF Cuts UK Growth Forecast amid Deepening Global Gloom [VIDEO]
IMF makes downward revision of growth forecast to contraction of 0.4% against previous forecast of growth of 0.2%.
Greeks to Protest against Merkel's Visit despite Ban [VIDEO]
Protesters hit the streets on the eve of Merkel’s visit - giving a foretaste of what is to come.
Workers' Rights: Brendan Barber Dismisses George Osborne's Rights-for-Shares Plan
Osborne plan to buy off worker protection with company shares will fail, says TUC boss.
George Osborne Attacks Welfare Again Plays to the Right Wing Gallery
The chancellor has said that a further £10bn will be cut from the benefits bill, while praising his own efforts to cut tax for businesses and high earners.
‘Shareholder Spring’ Sways Global Executive Pay Legislation
Shareholder revolt on senior executive pay and bonuses forcing legislation changes around world.
Bank of England Governor Race: Kate Barker Should Top George's Osborne's List
Chancellor George Osborne begins preparing short-list for new boss at Threadneedle Street that looks depressingly familiar
George Osborne Speech as it Happened: Deficit Pledge Paid in Benefits, Taxes on Rich
Chancellor George Osborne is set to unveil billions more in welfare cuts as the coalition strives to tackle the budget deficit.
BAE and EADS $45bn Merger Hits Turbulence
BAE’s largest shareholder follows UK politicians in issuing strong opposition against the mega deal
World Bank Cuts East Asia Growth Forecast as Chinese Economy Slows
World Bank's East Asia and Pacific Economic Monitor predicts the region's growth to be 7.2%.
Conservative Conference: George Osborne Rules Out 'Mansion Tax'
George Osborne says people who worked hard to buy a home should not be made to cough up mansion tax.
David Cameron May Veto EU Budget to Safeguard UK Interests
David Cameron also speaks of separate budget for countries like Britain, which are outside the single currency.
Britain Faces Blackout Threat due to Power Plant Closures - Ofgem
Energy regulator Ofgem warns of blackouts and price hike as a number of coal and oil fired plants face closure to comply with EU legislation on carbon emissions.
US Jobs Report Boosts Obama and Romney in Race for White House
Critical September employment report shows headline job creation but underlying weakness in world's most important labour market.
EXCLUSIVE: RBS Shareholders Poised to Launch £4bn Lawsuit
Sources close to RBoS Shareholders Action Group say that the giant consortium will launch legal action by December.
Credit Suisse Faces Probe, Lawsuit over US Mortgage-Backed Securities
Credit Suisse under investigation over underwriting and sales of derivatives largely blamed for the credit crisis.
Taxpayers Still Face Bailout Risk from 'Too Big to Fail' Banks
More work to do on "death plans" says top FSA regulator meaning a sudden banking collapse could still leave the public purse with the bill
Rate Fixing Scandal: RBS Suspends Key Singapore Trader
Reports say that RBS suspended Chong Wen Kuang, a prominent government securities trader in relation to rigging Sibor.
IMF Lowers Global Growth Forecast - Handelsblatt
The IMF sees slower global growth this year and next as central bank policy fails to offset fiscal austerity in Europe and the United States
Global Food Prices Rise 1.4 Percent Raising Crisis Concerns
Meat, cereal and dairy prices rise while sugar and oil prices drop amid concerns of food crisis following US drought.
Rich Ricci Memo Tells Barclays Staff of Investment Bank Shake-up
Eric Bommensath to lead markets business after trading and distribution teams merger, corporate head reveals in staff memo.
Q&A: Sir Iqbal Sacranie on Growth Of Islamic Finance in UK
Former secretary general of Muslim Council of Britain tells IBTimes UK why London is the Islamic Finance capital of Europe
Fact Check: Ed Miliband's Labour Conference Speech Stretches Economic Truth
Labour Party Leader Ed Miliband's attack on the economic record of Prime Minister David Cameron and Chancellor George Osborne raises several questions of accuracy.
Profitability Black Hole Threatens Treasury Tax Receipts
Cost-cutting and abandoned investment rather than output producing profits, says ONS, threatening future tax revenues on corporate profits
Malaysia’s Hitam: 'Lazy' Europeans to Blame for Economic Crisis
Tun Musa Hitam tells IBTimes in exclusive interview eurozone crisis unfurled because West wanted the good life.
Bank of England Holds Fire on Key Rate and QE
An improving economy that will likely emerge from recession in the third quarter deters Bank of England policymakers from yet more quantitative easing
ECB Rate Decision: Draghi's Hands Tied by Inflation, Spanish Bailout
ECB hold its key lending and deposit rates unchanged as it awaits a decision from Spain on a formal European Union bailout.
Chain of Shame: Bear Stearns Employees Described Securities as 'Sack of S**t'
IB Times looks back on a string of e-mail disasters which have shone a light on endemic malpractice within the banking sector.
UK Economy 'Near Stagnation' as Service Sector Growth Slows in September
PMI survey for service sector reveals slowdown in activity and adds to evidence UK economy barely recovered from recession in third quarter
US Car Sales Touch Four Year High on Low Interest Rates and Cheap Financing
Sales of new cars in US rose to a four year high in September.
George Osborne 'Should Scrap UK Debt Target', Economists Say
Economists surveyed by Bloomberg say more austerity to meet debt target threatens UK's recovery from recession
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