ECB to end stimulus in prelude to rate hikes
The ECB is lagging behind the central banks in Britain and the United States, which have moved aggressively to try to stamp out inflation.
UK inflation spikes to decade-high on eve of BoE rate call
Omicron, which emerged late last month, forced Britain to re-impose coronavirus restrictions that were passed by lawmakers late on Tuesday.
UK Health Service under pressure despite pandemic promises
Even before the global health crisis hit, the NHS was already under severe strain.
McDonald's lifts wages at US restaurants
Amazon on Thursday announced plans to add 75,000 jobs in the United States and Canada, with signing bonuses of up to $1,000.
Apple increases effort to combat HIV/AIDS, Covid-19 in Africa, expands partnership with RED
RED is a global movement that campaigns to end extreme poverty and also preventable diseases by the year 2030.
Pandemic inflames violence against women
In July, the UN estimated that six months of restrictions could result in 31 million additional cases of sexual violence in the world
Microsoft buys gaming firm ZeniMax Media for $7.5 bn
ZeniMax is the parent company of Bethesda Softworks, publisher of popular game franchises including Dishonored, Doom, Fallout and Elder Scrolls.
Boris Johnson in intensive care as virus toll soars
Johnson has deputised his foreign secretary, Dominic Raab, to stand in for him, but remained conscious according to Downing Street.
Trump presents election-year budget based on lofty growth assumptions
The final spending plan of Trump's first term in office faces near certain defeat in the Democrat-controlled House of Representatives.
Oil demand growth is showing no signs of nearing a peak
The International Energy Agency still doesn't see growth stopping.
What it would cost to modernize the US nuclear arsenal
Spending on the nuclear triad will flow into contractor coffers for years to come.
US trade deficit with China hits record despite Trump's tariff war
Imports climbed 1.5 percent to a record $266.6 billion in August, led by an influx of telecommunications equipment and clothing.
Brexit diet could lead to 5,600 deaths a year as fresh fruit and veg prices shoot up
Brexit-related increase in trade costs will make it harder to get hold of foods that are critical components of healthy diets and chronic-disease prevention.
Blockchain - the wonder weapon to defeat state-sponsored cyber hackers bent on chaos
Hackers from China, Russia, Iran and North Korea are seen as a major national security by the U.S government.
Will there be a new financial crisis? Emerging markets spiral into turmoil
Worry that big losses in some developing markets could ripple out into the global financial system.
Now the World Cup dream is over English football must confront an insolvency nightmare
As the joy at England's World Cup performance fades the grim reality of the financial crisis facing UK football clubs is coming home to roost.
Robots to the rescue: How automation can create a more equal society
Discussion on automation often focuses on dystopian outcomes but it could improve gender equality at work.
How to defend the wages and rights of the British worker post-Brexit
Fears are growing that Brexit will trigger a competitive race to the bottom which will leave the British worker worse off.
Is the UK already in a care home crisis?
Care homes are struggling nationwide due to council fee income reductions and increased wage costs.
So Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's royal wedding will drive spending, right?
What Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding can teach us about the economics of partying
UK interest rate hike looms as wages rise faster than inflation
The Office for National Statistics says that average weekly earnings in the three months to February rose 2.8 percent
U.S. employers added over 100,000 jobs in March, down on February figures
Hiring in the country remains strong and the economy on solid footing
Blockchain can bring new light to the dark arts of the advertising world
Ashley Mackenzie is Co-Founder and CEO of Fenestra, an independent Blockchain advertising platform.
International Women's Day 2018: The world can't wait for women to lead
Business leaders Dr Amy Jadesimi and Gail Klintworth look at how how gender-balanced leadership benefits business.
Pilot experience: Is there a crisis looming in the industry?
A survey conducted by National Geographic for the new series of Air Crash Investigation found that only 12% of UK fliers are worried about inexperienced pilots when they fly.
Fernando Llorente nets hat-trick as Tottenham thrash Rochdale in FA Cup replay overshadowed by VAR drama
Spanish striker notches a perfect treble in 12 second-half minutes after VAR confusion dominates a bizarre first period at snow covered Wembley.
The latest blockchain trend: Tokenizing people
Boris Akimov, a farmer and the founder of organic food startup LavkaLavka supported by its own blockchain token, will use the Waves Platform to tokenise his own skills and time.
Shareholder Rights Directive: The need for industry action
The SRD aims to increasing transparency, accountability and stakeholder engagement.
Uber is paying men more than women because they drive faster
A recent study published by Stanford University shows that men earn more while driving for Uber because they speed more.
Migrants to pay double to use NHS in 'health tourism' crackdown
Government announces rise in immigration health surcharge for non-EU migrants in watered-down manifesto pledge.