Tom Nicolson

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Bank of England Draws up Disaster Plan for Eurozone Meltdown

The governor of the Bank of England, Mervyn King, has stated his intentions to look after the UK banks “whatever direction the debt storms come from.”

Dec 01, 2011

PMQs: Cameron Calls Miliband 'Weak, Left Wing and Irresponsible'

A fiery session of PMQs roared in the Commons.

Nov 30, 2011

Chinese City Introduces 'Good Samaritan' Law Following Toddler Hit-and-Run

A major Chinese city has plans for a "Good Samaritan" law after a toddler died in a hit-and-run ordeal.

Nov 30, 2011

Poll: Investors Wary of Facebook IPO

A poll suggests that most people would not invest in Facebook if a public offering goes ahead.

Nov 30, 2011

George Osborne's Autumn Statement 2011: 'Plan A' in Tatters as UK Forced to Borrow Extra £112 Billion

George Osborne, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, made alarming predictions as he admitted that the estimates he made just eight months ago were in tatters.

Nov 29, 2011

Autumn Statement 2011: 'Osbourne Right to Stick to Plan A'

The Chancellor, George Osborne, is right to “stick to Plan A” according to the Centre of Economic and Business Research (Cebr).

Nov 29, 2011

George Osborne's Autumn Statement 2011: 'People Need to Come Together'

As storm clouds gather over Westminster today, the deputy prime minister, Nick Clegg, has called for “people to come together” prior to the autumn statement today and the union strikes tomorrow.

Nov 29, 2011

Mark Zuckerberg launches Facebook's "open compute program" at Facebook's headquarters in Palo Alto

Facebook IPO Will Value Company at $100 Billion

The multi-national social media network, Facebook, is looking to finally go public - a move that has been anticipated for years.

Nov 29, 2011

The flag of Europe is pictured in front of the ECB headquarters in Frankfurt

OECD Tells Eurozone to Integrate or Face Break-up

The Organisation for Economic Corporation and Development (OECD) has warned that the Eurozone must integrate its fiscal policy or face the possibility of a breakup, with Britain heading for a double-dip recession.

Nov 28, 2011

A view of the U.S.-Mexico border fence in Nogales, Arizona is pictured in this photo taken April 28, 2010.

'Great Wall of Arizona' to Keep Out Illegal Mexican Immigrants

A wall may be built to stop illegal Mexicans from crossing the border into Arizona.

Nov 28, 2011

Autumn Statement: Chancellor Faces 'Toughest Week Ever'

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, faces his “toughest ever week”, according newspaper editorials.

Nov 28, 2011

'Surprising' Poll Reveals 50p Tax is Not a Hindrance to Hiring Executives

The 50p rate of tax, for those earning over £150,000, is not hindering international executive appointments, a poll has revealed

Nov 25, 2011

Black Friday: Violence Erupts as U.S. Shoppers Battle for Holiday Bargains

Violence has marred Black Friday in the United States as buyers fought each other for the top deals across the country. Thieves were also rife robbing people who are carrying large amounts of cash to make their early seasonal purchases.

Nov 25, 2011

Grant Shapps in on-Air 'Meltdown' Moment

Housing minister Grant Shapps entered into a full-scale row live on air with a presenter of the BBC’s Today Programme.

Nov 25, 2011

Experts: 'Euro to be Scrapped within Months'

A panel of economic experts at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) have said that the euro “will be scrapped within months.”

Nov 25, 2011

Labour leader Ed Miliband speaks during a question and answer session on the fourth day of his party's annual conference in Liverpool

Labour Commits to Saving 'Lost Generation'

The Labour Party has asked 10,000 activists to campaign for its new "plan for jobs".

Nov 24, 2011

Eurozone Crisis: Italy to 'Balance Budget in Two Years'

The newly appointed Italian prime minister, Mario Monti, said he will balance the books by 2013.

Nov 24, 2011

Civil servants to man immigration posts during strike

Record High Net Migration in 2010

Net migration hit an all-time of 252,000 in 2010, the Office of National Statistics reported today.

Nov 24, 2011

Chancellor George Osborne leaves 11 Downing Street to attend Prime Minister's questions at the Commons in central London

Eurozone Crisis: More Quantitative Easing “Inevitable”

The continuing eurozone crisis will mean that the Bank of England will “inevitably” print more money to keep the British economy afloat.

Nov 24, 2011

Profile: James Murdoch

Those close to James Murdoch will not be surprised by his decision to leave the board.

Nov 23, 2011

Newt Gingrich Takes Immigration Policy Gamble

GOP frontrunner Newt Gingrich gambled on backing a ‘humane’ immigration policy during the Republican presidential debate in Washington.

Nov 23, 2011

Labour Leader's Cold Does Not Prevent Him From Turning-Up the Heat on Cameron at PMQs

A “bunged-up” Labour leader put the Prime Minister under pressure over the state of youth unemployment during a feisty PMQs session in the House of Commons.

Nov 23, 2011

James Murdoch Resigns from News International

The son and heir of Rupert Murdoch, James, has resigned from his position as a director of News International following the News of the World phone hacking allegations revealed this summer.

Nov 23, 2011

Merkel Urges New Spanish Leader to Reform Quickly

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has urged Spain's prime minister-elect, Mariano Rajoy, to make necessary changes as soon as possible to prevent another crisis on the scale of Italy or Greece, as markets reacted badly to news of his victory at the polls.

Nov 23, 2011