Singapore Sets Tough Rules for Foreign Home Buyers
Singapore increases stamp duty of residential purchases by foreigners to 15 percent from previous 10 percent.
Coalition Mid-term Report: Is the Government Giving up on the Deficit?
All things considered, Conservative Prime Minister David Cameron and his Liberal Democrat Deputy Nick Clegg, have established a close working relationship over the past two-and-a-half years of Coalition Government.
Thousands of UK Houses Likely to Go into Fuel Poverty by Christmas
Group warns 300,000 extra households could be pushed into fuel property.
Medal of Honor: Warfighter Review
Our full review of Medal of Honor: Warfighter, the latest first-person shooter from EA and Danger Close
Shops Eye 'Crucial' Christmas Period to Recover Lost Sales in Ailing Retail Market
Having been battered by dreary macroeconomic environment, Christmas trading period more important than ever for British retailers
Full Text of Obama's Speech at the Democratic National Convention
Obama says the choice is between two different paths rather than two individuals.
As It Happened: Transfer Deadline Day – Breaking News as Transfer Window Set to Close [VIDEO]
Manchester City sign Maicon, Fulham bring in Dimitar Berbatov, Tottenham Hotspur attempt to clinch deals for Hugo Lloris and Joao Moutinho while Liverpool struggle to complete a move for Clint Dempsey
Qantas Nosedives to Loss in Turbulent Airline Industry
Global economic slump and air fuel price instability rock airline industry and lists Qantas as latest victim
Rail Fare Protests: Government Feels Pressure over Average 6.2% Increase [VIDEO]
Unions and passenger groups step up protest against rises that in some cases could reach almost four times the rate of inflation.
David Cameron Says George Osborne is 'Not Going Anywhere' in Cabinet Re-Shuffle
Prime minister puts paid to rumours that he would remove Osborne from the chancellor position.
UK Recession: Why David Cameron Cannot Sack Chancellor George Osborne in the Cabinet Reshuffle [OPINION]
The prime minister is in a bind. His chancellor has brought the government nothing but bad headlines over the recession-mired UK economy, but he will struggle to sack him - and here's why.
UK Recession: Rising Cost of Rent and Everyday Items Will Kill Off Chances of Consumer-Led Recovery
Consumers are touted by the government and others as those to lead the UK economy out of recession in the second half of 2012, but IBTimes UK explores the data and questions this assumption.
UK Retail Sales Lift 0.1% in June as Discounting Fails to Boost Consumer Demand
A slight month-on-month rise in UK retails sales volume shows that not even heavy discounting can attract moribund consumers into the shops.
Retail Sales Under a Dark Cloud Due to Rainy UK Weather
Miserable weather across the UK has cast a dark cloud over the struggling retail sector and could upset consumer-led economic growth in the second half of the year.
'Indian Summer' of Growth For Recession-Hit UK Economy: Ernst & Young ITEM Club
Ernst & Young's ITEM Club economic outlook report says falling UK inflation will lead to consumer spending boost and return to economic growth in second half of 2012.
Fuel Duty: Chancellor George Osborne Scraps 3p Levy in Latest Budget U-Turn
George Osborne weathers Labour jeers to announce plans to raise fuel duty by 3p in August will be put on hold.
IAG Losses Soar to €249 Million as Spain Recession and High Oil Prices Hurt
International Airlines Group, the parent company of British Airways and Iberia, has posted a first quarter loss of €249m.
Fuel Tanker Driver Hugh Billington Jailed for Lorry Crash into Dorset Bungalow
Lorry driver smashes tanker containing 2,000 litres of fuel into estranged wife's home.
Petrol Panic, Granny Tax, and Donor-gate: Seven Days That Shook David Cameron's Government
David Cameron's toughest week since taking office sets the stage for a long, hot summer
Osborne’s Budget Adds Further Challenge to UK Inflation Targets
ONS report estimates 0.17% rate increase in 12-month Consumer Price Index following budget.
UK Petrol Prices Hit Record High of 140.2p Per Litre Unleaded
Petrol prices at the pump soar over 140p with no end in sight, warn analysts.
Budget 2012: Giving More Money to the Millionaires?
Labour leader Ed Miliband claims Budget is end of Tory pledge 'We are all in it together'.
Budget 2012: What Commentators Are Saying
Financial experts, business leaders and media pundits give their view on what chancellor George Osborne should do.
George Osborne's UK Budget 2012: Live as it Happened
Rolling coverage of Chancellor George Osborne's budget statement to the House of Commons for 2012.
Budget 2012: What can we Expect from George Osborne?
A lower tax top rate, higher threshold and rise in stamp duty heavily flagged ahead of 2012/13 Budget.
Budget 2012: George Osborne's 'Last Chance' for UK Economic Growth
Thinktank warns chancellor of last opportunity to get Britain growing ahead of next general election.
Leap Year Will Bring £56.3m Fuel Duty Windfall
February 29 is 'nice little earner' as extra working day, claims AA chief.
UK Carbon Tax to Raise £4 Billion, Could Reduce Fuel Poverty by 87 Per Cent
According to a press release by the Press Association (PA), ongoing research into the "energy bill revolution" has revealed that a staggering 6.4 million homes are facing fuel poverty in the UK.
Coryton Fuel Deliveries 'Blocked by Taxman'
Petrolplus bankruptcy leads to upfront tax demand, says oil industry insider, but Customs and Revenue refuses to comment.
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.