Train Strikes London 2024: Dates, Ticket Refunds, Which Lines Are Affected
London Underground staff will go on strike on two separate occasions in April and May over ongoing pay and working condition disputes.
2023 Showed Lower Volatility for the Pound Sterling; But Will 2024 Be the Same?
Ever since the announcement of the Brexit result, the pound has never been the same. It wasn't just the instant drop off in its value
Bank Of England Freezes Interest Rate At 16-year High
The Bank of England on Thursday held its key interest rate at a 16-year high, opting against a reduction as inflation remains elevated despite recent slowdowns.
Switzerland Becomes First Developed Economy To Cut Interest Rate
The Swiss National Bank cut interest rates on Thursday -- the first to do so among the major central banks, saying the battle against inflation was working almost two years after launching its monetary tightening campaign.
US Fed Expected To Keep Rates On Hold And Debate Timing Of Cuts
The US Federal Reserve could provide additional clues on Wednesday about how much it will cut interest rates this year, but it is almost certain to leave its key lending rate unchanged for the time being.
8-Year-Old Aussie Who Refused to Buy Sweets or Toys Bought a £538K House Instead
8-year-old Ruby and her siblings bought a house with their savings. While critics call it exploitative, her parents defend it as smart planning for their future.
Easy Does It: The Bank Of Japan's Experiment
The Bank of Japan announced a seismic change in direction on Tuesday, hiking interest rates for the first time in 17 years.
Bank Of Japan Hikes Rates For First Time Since 2007
Japan's central bank pulled the plug Tuesday on its ultra-aggressive monetary stimulus programme, hiking rates for the first time since the global financial crisis.
World Bank Plans $6 Billion Of Financial Support For Egypt
The World Bank is planning to give Egypt more than $6 billion in financial assistance over the next three years to help it meet its development priorities, the Washington-based lender announced Monday.
Tesco Staff Still Paid Lower Than Minimum Wage As Supermarket Struggles
Store employees at Tesco will only receive their new hourly pay of £12.02 from 28th April, despite the National Living Wage going up to £11.44 on 1st April.
IMF Chief Georgieva Says 'Available To Serve' For Second Term
The managing director of the International Monetary Fund has told AFP she is making herself "available to serve" for a second five-year term running the Washington-based financial institution, shortly after she received the backing of European finance ministers.
Asian Markets Mixed As Traders Eye US Data, Looming Fed Meeting
Asian markets were mixed Thursday after a tepid day on Wall Street, with traders looking forward to a string of US data that could help sway Federal Reserve officials ahead of their policy meeting next week.
Trump Questions Elon Musk's Support Over Electric Car Disagreement, Advocates Bitcoin And Trade Tariffs
Former President Trump, unsure of Elon Musk's party donation, discussed cryptocurrency, tariffs, and economic policies during their recent meeting.
Most Asian Markets Push Higher As US Inflation Data Looms
Asian markets mostly rose Tuesday following the previous day's sell-off, with focus on the release of US inflation data that could play a key role in the Federal Reserve's decision-making on cutting interest rates.
German Rail, Air Workers Walk Out In New Strike Round
Hundreds of thousands of passengers in Germany faced travel misery Thursday as rail and airport workers stage new strikes to back demands for higher wages.
Lawyer Explains Why Termination Meetings Are Short and 3 Questions To Ask When Fired
The UK is witnessing a rapid increase of contract terminations and final meetings are being cut short to avoid liabilities.
Gold Hits Record Peak On US Rate Cut Hopes
The price of gold on Tuesday struck an all-time pinnacle, boosted by its haven status ahead of expected cuts to US interest rates amid growing economic gloom.
Budget Crisis Forces UK's Birmingham To Approve Service Cuts, Tax Hikes
Councillors in the UK's second-largest city Birmingham on Tuesday approved tax hikes and deep cuts to public services including arts funding and rubbish collection, as the city fights to avoid bankruptcy.
Germany Braces For Fresh Rail, Air Travel Strikes
Germany braced for more travel misery after unions on Monday called for renewed walkouts at Lufthansa and rail operator Deutsche Bahn, amid escalating rows over inflation-busting pay rises.
Stock Markets Waver After Tokyo Record
Global stock markets wavered on Monday even as Tokyo closed at an all-time high, while oil prices retreated despite a decision by major crude producers to extend output cuts.
UK Awaits Voter-friendly Budget Before Election
Britain's Conservative government unveils a pre-election budget Wednesday that could feature voter-friendly measures as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's party badly trails main opposition Labour in polls.
'Black Company' in Japan Forces US Worker to Resign And Refuses to Pay Last Pay Cheque
River Hodge tells International Business Times UK that he was forced to resign after he found out that he had signed a contract with a corrupt Japanese company – known as a "black company".
French Far Right Targets Immigration In European Campaign Launch
France's far right on Sunday hammered on its traditional theme of immigration and looked to surf on Europe's wave of farmers' protests at the launch of its campaign for European Parliament elections in June.
US Stocks Rise On Inflation Report As Nasdaq Hits Record
Wall Street stocks rose Thursday after a key US inflation measure brought investors some relief, though global markets were mixed over questions of when interest rates might start coming down.
After Uproar, Wendy's Says It Won't Raise Burger Prices At Peak Times
Restaurant chain Wendy's said Wednesday it will not raise prices for hamburgers and other items at peak times, clarifying recent comments that sparked criticism of the fast-food company.
Bitcoin Tops $60,000, Approaches All-time High
Bitcoin passed the $60,000 mark on Wednesday, approaching its all-time high and continuing its unbridled rise since the approval of a new type of investment indexed to the cryptocurrency.
'I Need To Fight': UK Steelworkers In Fear As Less Pollution Means Less Jobs
In the dim light of a pub in the steel-producing Welsh town of Port Talbot, Jason Wyatt sips his beer, his voice laden with worry.
Canadians Are Buying $12,000 Yurts To Avoid Ridiculous Rental Prices
After Canada's housing costs have increased by more than $200,000, many families have taken to living in tent-like structures, known as yurts.
Fighting Corruption and Defending Democracy – Ukraine Is at a Serious Crossroads
Ukraine is dealing with a big problem: corruption. It's causing economic issues and making things tough for the country.
Global Stocks Mostly Up Despite Tepid Consumer Confidence Data
Global equities mostly rose Tuesday despite lackluster consumer confidence data in the United States and Germany, as the tech-linked Nasdaq pushed higher.