Lianna Brinded

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Lianna Brinded is the news editor at International Business Times UK and has worked across print, online and TV. Her portfolio includes the Wall Street Journal Europe, BBC, CNBC and The Independent.

Lianna holds a Masters degree in Contemporary War and Peace Studies, specialising in genocide and ethic nationalist conflict, from University of Sussex, and a BA (hons) degree in English and American Literature from the University of Kent.

Lover of science, Star Trek, computer games, Warhammer, triathlons and roller derby.

Luis De Guindos, Economy Minister, Spain

Spain's Banks Get Vocal Support But What They Really Need is Capital

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

Formula One Gets Greenlight for $3 Billion Flotation

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

Ryanair Shares Fall Sharply as High Fuel Costs Hit Profits

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

Too Little, Too Late: Aviva CEO Andrew Moss Steps Down Despite Improved Results

After Andrew Moss stepped down as CEO of UK insurer Aviva, IBTimes UK asks why they didn't grant him a pay rise in light of recent excellent results

Airlines Hedge Less Than Half of Fuel Costs Against Price Rises

Latest report reveals that a majority of airlines only implement hedging procedures for 21% – 40% of its total fuel for a year, in a bid to guard against rising oil prices.

Carlos Slim's America Movil Offers €2.6bn For KPN Stake, Shares Surge

World's richest man Carlos Slim tries to expand his empire mobile by making a monster bid for troubled Dutch telecom KPN

Airline Fuel Hedging Fails to Help Carriers Slow Soaring Costs

Franco-Dutch airline is the third aviation company this week to report losses stemming from rising fuel costs

HMV Stocks Soar As It Predicts Future Profit Recovery

Shares in HMV rocket, despite the UK retailer posting a decline in profits and sales, after the group pledges a return to profit for 2012 and 2013.

BNP Paribas Shares Dip After First Quarter Profits Release

BNP Paribas reports first quarter profit rise following its stake in Klepierre sale and a a rebound in fixed-income trading revenue.

Aviva Shareholders Revolt Against Executive Pay Packages

Shareholders at British insurer Aviva and Trinity Mirror are the latest in a line of stockholders that vehemently oppose high executive compensation packages

Big Boost for Obama as Economists Predict Unemployment to Fall Below 8% By US Election Day

AP-conducted poll shows economists forecasting US jobs recovery that will boost President Barack Obama's prospects in November's presidential race.

Lufthansa To Axe 3,500 jobs Amid Turbulent Times

Germany's largest airline announces a headcount cull in order to reduce costs and return to profitability, despite a rise in revenue in Q1 2012.

Logos of Orange are seen in front of an Orange France Telecom shop in Nice

France Telecom Profit Falls Following Tough Competition

The former state-owned monopoly says the future is still bright, despite unveiling a decline in profits, operating margins and net clients, following tough competition from new French mobile operator Iliad.

Diageo Sales Boosted By US and Emerging Markets as Europe Slows

The world's largest spirit maker reveals that emerging markets growth and a recovery in North America sales helped offset falling sales in Europe

UBS Turns a Corner: Future Looks Bright for Swiss Bank

Brighter times lay ahead for the Swiss bank as it continues to shrug off investment banking risk management woes and reclaim investor confidence in the most successful parts of its business, after shares soar on stellar wealth management results for the second quarter in a row.

Standard Chartered Posts Ninth Straight Year Of Record Earnings

Standard Chartered unveils another quarter of income growth, following increased consumer and wholesale banking operations and double digit income growth in Hong Kong, China, Malaysia and Indonesia.

Moody's: Olympics Unlikely to Provide Substantial Boost to UK Economy

A new report from the ratings agency Moody's reveals that the London 2012 Summer Olympic and Paralympic games are unlikely to provide a long term boost to corporates and the UK economy.

BP Profits Fall on Lower Production Following Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill

Lower production following the Gulf of Mexico oil spill pulls down profits despite the rise in oil prices over the last year

UK Businesses Look Abroad To Sue Banks Over Mis-Sold Derivatives

As Barclays' CEO Bob Diamond admits to "mistakes" linked to swap sales, a German law firm with a winning track record in mis-selling cases is courting UK clients

Britain on the Breadline: Middle Class, Hungry and Homeless

Increasingly squeezed middle-class Britain turns to 'foodbanks' as unemployment rises, access to benefits tightens and debt slips out of control.

Anheuser-Busch InBev Profits Surge on Higher US Beer Sales

World's largest beermaker posts core profit boost on higher US beer sales and cites Brazil as future sales driver

Adidas Shares Surge after Solid Earnings, Bullish Outlook

Adidas ups outlook on stronger sales in Asia and "exceptional" growth overall, despite an India probe into "commercial irregularities"

Tottenham Court Road Bomb Scare Siege: Witness Says Ambulance at Scene

Eyewitness from Tottenham Court Road office block says that up to ten ambulances arrive at alleged bomb scare siege as police shut Warren Street tube station.