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Why Greece is the only EU country where the minimum wage has decreased since 2008
Of all EU countries, Greece is the exception with lowering minimum wages.
Ukip rating drops to record low as voters want more than EU policies says Lord Ashcroft poll
Lord Ashcroft says voters don't want to focus just on Europe and immigration.
Tony Blair defends Labour grandee Jack Straw amid 'cash for access' claims
The former UK prime minister says he was 'really sorry' that Straw was caught in the sting.
EU extends Greece's deadline for financial reforms, preventing 'Grexit'
Eurozone finance ministers agree in principle to extend Greece's financial rescue package by four months, if Greece keeps austerity policies.
Greek PM 'certain' eurozone will accept deal
German magazine says European Central Bank has made contingency plans for Greek exit.
Simon Heffer: Putin isn't afraid of the EU but will he risk all by taking on Nato in the Baltics?
Putin's fall from power is more likely to come from a coup than anything Europe can impose.
Lord Digby Jones interview: Former minister talks Ed Miliband, the EU, business and politics
Exclusive: IBTimes UK spoke to the former director-general of the CBI.
Grexit looms as grinning Alexis Tsipras falls short on ideas
Greece has just over two weeks to negotiate a new bailout or extend the current deal.
General election 2015: Lib Dem's Nick Clegg warns of 'shock lurch' to left or right
The Liberal Democrat leader spoke at the British Chambers of Commerce Annual Conference.
David Cameron: It's time Britain had a pay rise
Cameron addresses the annual conference of the British Chambers of Commerce today.
Cryptocurrency news: Mt. Gox parent Tibanne files bankruptcy, EU legislation problems, Italy recognises bitcoin
Bitcoin price spikes as EU regulation proves problematic for cryptocurrencies.
Simon Heffer: Whether Greece stays or leaves, anti-austerity threatens to test the EU to destruction
The eurozone will never be the same again after Syriza's victory in Greece.
David Cameron must restore UK's power in Europe ahead of capital markets union
The capital markets union is a 'golden opportunity' for Britain if it retains its EU strength.
General election 2015: SNP's Nicola Sturgeon blasts Westminster parties for 'dancing to Ukip's tune'
The First Minister of Scotland says the SNP will campaign to keep the region in the EU.
Greece: Eurogroup head says there is little support for debt write-off
There is little support in the euro zone for any write-off of Greece's debts, Jeroen Dijsselbloem, the chairman of the Eurogroup of euro zone finance ministers, said on Monday (January 26).
David Cameron issues 'economic uncertainty' warning after Syriza win Greek elections
The Prime Minister said the result will increase economic uncertainty across Europe.
General election 2015: Three things we learnt about the UK Pirate Party
IBTimes UK speaks to Loz Kaye about the party's prospects at the general election.
Philip Hammond: Britain wide open to abuse by 'freeloading' migrants
Britain's Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond attacks EU freedom of movement rules for abusing state's welfare.
EU backs GMO opt-out for member states
Individual EU nations will be able to ban cultivation of genetically modified (GM) crops under a compromise deal agreed on Tuesday (January 13) that ends years of deadlock over the barbed issue and could actually boost GM farming.
US to offer more aid to nearly bankrupt Ukraine
Ukraine's economy is on the verge of bankruptcy.
Simon Heffer: Angela Merkel underestimates how toxic Europe is for David Cameron's UK voters
Cameron faces an uphill battle to persuade voters to stay in the EU if a referendum does take place.
British politician of 2014? You decide [Poll now closed]
Farage, Brand, Sturgeon or Murphy? Vote in the IBTimes UK poll to decide.
Tory MEP Philip Bradbourn dies aged 63
West Midlands politician died on Friday after battling bowel cancer.
George Osborne slammed for claiming a false victory over EU tax bill
In October, the EU declared that the UK would have to pay £1.7bn in extra tax.
EU's Mogherini detects some 'willingness' from Russia to resolve Ukraine conflict
EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said on Wednesday (December 17) she and Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko had detected some signs of greater willingness from Russia to resolve the crisis in Ukraine's separatist eastern territories."We shared the impression that there might be some elements that could make us think that there might be some more willingness to solve the conflict on the Russian side, on President Putin's side. But we also share the fact, the evaluation of the fact that we've gone through similar feelings or similar impressions other times in the last months," Mogherini said in Kiev adding that "what counts is not the expression of willingness, is the real willingness and the real capacity to deliver on the Minsk agreement."
Kerry Smith quits Ukip after resigning as party's PPC for South Basildon and East Thurrock
Smith says he was 'sick of internal backstabbers who hold minor roles in the party'.
Ukip divided over £1.5m fund designed for EU integration parties
Newsnight says Ukip created a new pan European party to secure the cash.
Ed Miliband: Employers exploiting immigrants will face jail under a Labour government
The Labour leader made the pledge during a major speech on immigration in Great Yarmouth.
Ukip candidate Kerry Smith quits after making homophobic and racist remarks
Essex County councillor was caught making the offensive comments during a phone call.
Isis: David Cameron to push Turkey for more data on Britons joining terror group
The Prime Minister will meet with Ahmet Davutoglu and Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara.