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David Cameron becomes Hero of Eurosceptics as Brexit Beckons After Juncker Defeat in Brussels
PM has admitted UK is closer to EU withdrawal after Brussels Juncker job defeat.
Cameron's Failure over Juncker Could Push UK Further Towards Brexit By Mistake
Cameron's intransigence may see EU leaders refusing to offer him concessions ahead of in-out referendum
EU Regulators Could Slap Antitrust Fines on Philips, Samsung and Infineon
EU antitrust arm has charged the three firms with operating a cartel that fixed microchip prices.
European Commission Cuts Data Roaming Charges Across EU by Over 50%
Mobile subscribers will be charged 20 cents for one MB of data downloaded while on roaming within the EU from 1 July.
David Cameron Faces New EU Rout Following 'Stop Juncker' Defeat
Cameron seems certain to fail in his attempts to block Juncker getting top EU job but a bigger fight looms.
France Faces Airport Chaos After Air Traffic Controllers Vote For Six Day Strike
Strike could ground up to 50% of flights ahead during peak summer season.
David Cameron's EU Humiliation: 'The Die is Cast' over Juncker's EC President Appointment
Angela Merkel is said to be determined that Jean-claude Juncker should become next EU Commission president.
Cameron's EU Chaos: Fresh Clashes With Merkel over Jean-Claude Juncker as Tory MEPs Go Rogue
German Chancellor also unhappy PM's MEPs have ignored his pleas not to admit German Eurosceptics.
Intel Loses Court Appeal Against $1.4bn EU Fine
Luxembourg-based General Court backs 2009 European Commission decision.
Joaquin Almunia: Eurozone Has Growth Problem and no Credible Strategy to Cure Malaise
European Commission vice-president gives stark warning on eurozone economic future.
Iconic Chanel No 5 Perfume to Reformulate Over New EU Rules on Allergy-Risk Ingredients
Chanel No 5 and Dior's Miss Dior may be reformulated under new European Commission laws.
Cameron Scrambles to Stop Federalist Winning Top EU Job After Polls 'Earthquake'
The prime minister is using up his political capital attempting to block a federalist getting the top EU job.
Facebook Asks EU to Review $19bn WhatsApp Deal
In a bid to avoid an antitrust investigation, Facebook has asked the European Commission to review its mega WhatsApp deal
ECB Ready to Act on Inflation Risks: President Mario Draghi
Eurozone inflation will likely average 0.8% in 2014 and 1.2% in 2015.
EU Commission Suspects HSBC, JPMorgan and Credit Agricole Ran Rate-Fixing Cartel
European Commission sends Euribor-rigging allegations to three banks and awaits response.
TTIP: EU and US Prepare to Enhance Global Corporatocracy With Free Trade Deal
As the TTIP negotiations enter their fifth round, we look at what the deal could mean.
'Best Before' Dates Add to Food Waste say EU Countries
Reuters gained access to a paper prepared for an agriculture ministers meeting on Monday
Government Cheers but Portugal Exits Bailout With a Whimper
Mission is only half accomplished as Portugal prepares to reassert control over its finances.
EU Report Warns Greece of €14.9bn Financing Gap
Greece's 2014 financing gap stands at €2.6bn, with a further €12.3bn needed in 2015.
Strict New Web Privacy Rules on Their Way Following EU Vote
Data protection reform in Europe should lead to greater protections for citizens and make life easier for businesses
European Commission: Italians Not Preserving Pompeii Despite €78m EU Funding
European Commission has said Italian authorities must do more to save Pompeii.
Ukraine Crisis: EU Offers €11bn Financial Aid to Ukraine
Assistance in part subject to Ukraine signing deal with IMF.
Apple and Google in for European Commission Grilling Over 'Free-to-Play' Apps
The EU is to crack down on free-to-play games built on microtransactions.
Nepal Plane Crash Kills All 18 on Board near Kathmandu, Wreckage Found
Dane among killed as plane belonging to Nepal Airlines crashes in bad weather.
Barclays Hikes Bonus Pool to £2.4bn After Chief Chooses Not to Collect
Antony Jenkins, the chief executive of Barclays, decided to not collect his annual bonus for 2013.
EU Commission: Corruption Bleeds €120bn from European Economy
EU demands stricter enforcement of anti-corruption rules and tells UK to cap party donations.
Google to Settle Antitrust Case with EU Regulators
The settlement means Google will avoid a £3m fine from the European Commission
EU Slams UK Politicians for 'Destroying Britain's Future' Over Immigration
Viviane Reding, the vice-president of the European Commission, lashes out at UK ministers
Spain's Youth Unemployment Rate Hits 57.7% as Europe Faces a 'Lost Generation'
Eurostat says there were 3.5 million unemployed under-25s across the eurozone in November.
Monte dei Paschi di Siena Chairman Could Quit Over Shareholder Battle
Chairman Alessandro Profumo could leave bank over battle with top investor to save bank