European Union

George Osborne looking less likely to get EU bonus cap plans changed at finance minister meeting.

The Baltic economy would become the 18th EU member to join the single currency

Humiliation by Ukip leaves senior figures smarting from defeat and pointing finger at Prime Minister

UKIP storm by-election poll and run Liberal Democrats close as Conservatives crumble to third

Ukip surge into second behind Liberal Democrats while David Cameron is warned of coalition crisis.

A purge of pinstripes might sort out some of Britain's toughest social problems, says IBTimes managing editor Julian Kossoff.

Rare Disease Day aims to raise awareness about the 6,000 conditions that leave sufferers in isolation.

Markets open higher as Mario Draghi and Ben Bernanke reaffirm stimulus continuity.

European Union caps bonuses at a year's pay but amount can be increased to two years with shareholder approval.

Westminster policies alienating young and driving them into pro-independence camp in Scotland, says James Kelly.

Six world powers offer Tehran sanction reduction in exchange for reduced nuclear activity.

Dutch bank expected to reach deal with UK and US regulators over Libor rigging claims.

Inspectors stop 760kg of contaminated meatballs from hitting shelves in Europe.

Italy's electorate have the the chance to undo the damage caused by the removal of Silvio Berlusconi two years ago, says Martin Cole.

HSBC's preliminary China PMI shows that manufacturing sector expanded at a slower pace in February

Little-known former French colony in Horn of Africa hungry for change in wake of Arab Spring.

China's foreign direct investment falls for the eighth month as inflows from US and Asian economies weakened.

While the public see bankers' bonuses as excessive and unfair, capping the amount could lead to significant trouble in the future

Souleiman and three accomplices raked in millions through sham nuptials.

Eurozone recession weighed heavily on UK exports and helped drag down economy.

European Union seeks to write into law a capped level for bankers' bonuses.

Home secretary blames judges for giving undue consideration to human rights laws protecting right to family life.

It may say democracy on the label but that is one ingredient missing from the European parliament, argues Martin Cole.

PM Mario Monti makes unusual outspoken attack on predecessor and rival as Berlusconi polls second ahead of election.

Poll shows Scotland is in greater favour of European Union membership than England.

Mayor of London's call for further science and technology investment provides timely boost for UK's economic future.

European markets remain cautious as investors look for eurozone industrial output and US retail figures.

Britons abroad on holiday or business reminded of free access to Europe-wide emergency number.

Pope Benedict XVI has announced his resignation from the Papacy and becomes the first in over 600 years to take this step

Reputation of 'God's rottweiler' defined Pope Benedict's past but tenure at Vatican may set a path for Church future.