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.

Activists perform during a rally supporting Edward Snowden, ex-contractor at the National Security Agency (NSA), in front of US embassy in Kiev (Photo: Reuters)

US and EU Shrug Off Edward Snowden's NSA Revelations to Resume $200bn Trade Deal Talks

Negotiations open on world's largest trade and investment agreement after two years in preparation.

Activists protest in front of the Hale Boggs Federal Building on the first day of the trial over the Deepwater Horizon oil rig spill in New Orleans, Louisiana February 25, 2013 (Photo: Reuters)

BP Oil Spill Compensation Claims Rocket Ahead of Appeal Day

Number of claims filed against BP oil spill compensation fund rose by 18% over the last six weeks

Ed Balls, Shadow chancellor in the Labour Party (Photo: Reuters)

Labour Pushes for 'Reckless' Banker Imprisonment and Whistleblower Protection

Ed Balls demands amendments to Financial Services Bill because government has 'failed' to include PCBS recommendations.

Greece in Crisis as Lenders Remain Divided on Delaying Bailout

Eurozone leaders to decide whether to grant Greece next rescue package tranche.

Nearly 6,000 demonstrators took to the streets in Cyprus as around 20,000 civil servants and workers went on general strike in the north to protest the economic conditions (Photo: Reuters)

Cyprus Launches Criminal Investigation Into Financial Collapse

Authorities will dig deeper into what caused a financial crisis after it was forced to accept a bumper state bailout

Former UBS and Citi trader Tom Hayes arrives at Westminster Magistrates Court in London June 20, 2013. (Photo: Reuters)

Libor Fixing Scandal: SFO has 'Voluminous Evidence' Against Former Trader Tom Hayes

SFO charged the former UBS and Citi trader with eight counts of fraud

UK Tax Avoidance: Swiss Banks Face $522m Loss on British Tax Deal

British-Swiss deal aimed at sweeping Swiss banks clean of undeclared money held in accounts of UK clients.

Bernard Madoff's Brother Pleads Fifth Amendment over 50 Times in British Court

Peter Madoff, brother of Ponzi scheme fraudster, refuses to answer questions via videolink in London's High Court.

Political Instability Forces FCA to Ban Short-Selling on Three Portugese Stocks

UK markets regulator bans short-selling of Banco Comercial Portugues, Banco Espirito Santo and Sonae Industria stocks

Employees at Lloyd's of London insurance market in the City of London (Photo: REUTERS)

Lloyd's of London CEO Richard Ward Resigns

No explanation given but insurance market chief steps down days after regulator asks for information on Iran dealings

A man walks past a painter selling his work in front of a shop announcing promotions during the general strike in Lisbon June 27, 2013. (Photo: Reuters)

Portugal Stability a Serious Concern, Warns EC President

José Manuel Barroso tries to quell market fears over country struggling to meet rescue plan conditions.

Homeless men sleep by the entrance of a metro station in central Athens January 21, 2013 (Photo: Reuters)

Greece Official: Bailout Chunk Delay is Not the End of the World

Greece can cope without receiving next rescue package tranche on time, says minister.

Youth march with a banner saying "We have rights, we are not slaves" during a protest against unemployment in Lisbon (Photo: REUTERS)

Angela Merkel Rallies EU Leaders to Tackle Eurozone Youth Unemployment

German chancellor will hold a summit to discuss ways to fight soaring youth jobless rates

Hundreds of SMEs gather to seek answers over lack of compensation payouts (Photo: Bully-Banks)

Mis-Selling Derivatives Scandal: Businesses Flock to Court as 600 SMEs Rally Over Lack of Compensation

Hundreds of business owners and key politicians and lawyers gathered at Bully-Banks conference

People take part in a protest organised by a charity called Klimaka in Athens April 14, 2013. Since the debt crisis erupted in 2009, hundreds of thousands of Greeks have lost their jobs and the unemployment rate in the country reached 26.8 percent in Marc

Greece Bailout Under Threat from EU Three-Day Austerity Proof Deadline

EU officials say Greece has three days to prove it can deliver on rescue package conditions or face consequences

FCA to Forge New Rules for Payday Loan Companies

The Office of Fair Trading hands over regulatory authority to the Financial Conduct Authority in April 2014

Scottish Independence Threatens UK Jobs and Growth

Britain's business secretary Vince Cable says independence will entail substantial red tape and more costly exports

Libor Fixing Scandal: EU Eyes Bank Case Settlements By 2014

EC hopes to settle with banks over suspected lending benchmark manipulation.

EU Charges Isda, Markit and 13 Banks With EU Antitrust Breach

Europe accuses financial data firms and banks of operating cartel in credit derivatives business.

Standard Chartered to Double Apprenticeships to Tackle Eurozone Youth Unemployment

Europe CEO Richard Holmes says apprenticeships key to fighting soaring jobless rates.

Lloyd's of London Underwriting Room with Lutine Bell and Nelson Collection.

New York's Financial Regulator Investigates Lloyd's of London over Iran Dealings

Department of Financial Services probes firms including Lloyd's of London, Hannover RE and Swiss RE over Iran links

Ireland's president, Michael D. Higgins slams Anglo Irish Bank recordings (Photo: Reuters)

Ireland's President Michael Higgins: Anglo Irish Bank Phone Calls Show Culture of Recklessness and Greed

Higgins slams recordings between David Drumm, John Bowe and Peter Fitzgerald for attitude of past failed economic model

Anglo Irish Bank's ex-CEO David Drumm Apologises for 'Inappropriate Language' and Tone on Secret Phone Calls

Defunct bank's former chief says sorry for language and tone on calls between executives which mocked the government, Germany and investors

Lloyds and RBS Privatisation Process Gets Under Way

UK Financial Investments asks banks to submit proposals about selling the state-owned groups' shares

Mis-Selling Derivatives Scandal Costs UK Economy 400,000 Jobs and £1.7bn in Lost Treasury Revenue

Influential lobby group says scope and scale of the scandal is ravaging the UK economy

German Chancellor Angela Merkel: Anglo Irish Bank Phone Calls Damaged Democracy

Merkel slams recordings that included executives mocking Germany by singing a stanza from Deutscheland used in Nazi anthem

EU Summit: Leaders Seal Banks, Budget and Youth Unemployment Deals [VIDEO]

European Union leaders agree on steps to fight youth unemployment and settle deals on banking resolution and budgets.

Jon Corzine in front of US government hearings in 2011 (Photo: Reuters)

Jon Corzine Charged with MF Global Collapse and £1bn Customer Loss

Former CEO and ex-New Jersey governor charged by Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

From Investment Banking to Public Office

Mark Carney BoE Governor: From Banking to Public Office over the Last Decade [SLIDESHOW]

IBTimes UK takes a look at the incoming Bank of England governor over the last ten years

Laurent Freixe, Nestle's Europe boss (Reuters)

Nestle Boss Laurent Freixe Unveils 20,000 New Youth Jobs as Horsemeat Scandal Fades

The world's largest food company will offer thousands of jobs to under-30s by 2016

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