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David Cameron Targets EU Migrants over 'Benefit Tourism' [VIDEO]
Conservative Party leader hopes to reassure jittery public about immigration from EU countries and counter rise of Ukip.
Dairy Crest Could Scrap 20% of its Workforce at Merseyside Site
The FTSE250 firm says it is consolidating its butter and spreads business at Kirkby.
Bank of England's Mark Carney: 7% Unemployment Rate is a Threshold Not a Trigger
BoE governor Carney gives evidence to House of Commons Treasury Committee.
Desperate Unemployed Greeks Give Themselves HIV to Get Benefits, says WHO
WHO report says half of new HIV cases are self-inflicted to receive €700 monthly benefits.
Ex-Spanish PM Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero: Angela Merkel Tried to Make Spain Take IMF Bailout
Former Spanish prime minister to publish his memoirs, including details about the eurozone crisis.
European Markets Outside Italy Gain on Iran Nuclear Deal
Oil and gas stocks drop and airline stocks rise on prospects of cheaper oil.
Greek Parliament Speaker Rejects Salary Cuts for MPs
Evangelos Meimarakis says the Greek Constitution does not allow the move.
Asian Markets Weekly Review: Shanghai Composite Outperforms Regional Indices
Japanese Nikkei strikes six-month high while Chinese equities reform boost.
Gold Prices Set to Drop as US Economic Recovery Gains Momentum
Improving US economy will boost US dollar and pull down gold prices.
BoE's Spencer Dale: Years Until UK Economy Feels Normal Again
Bank policymaker warns UK recovery will take time to filter down to ordinary Britons.
Aviva Investors to Slash 6% of Global Workforce
British-based insurer says 'difficult' move is part of restructuring plan.
Jeroen Dijsselbloem: Eurozone Finance Ministers 'Losing Patience' with Greece
European finance ministers unhappy with pace of Greek austerity reforms, says Eurogroup boss.
Tunis Business School Graduates Aim to Make Government Work for Them [VIDEO]
Salah Benabdallah tells IBTimes UK about hopes for the new generation of graduates
French Farmers Take to Streets Over Hollande's Tax Hikes
Outrage from French farmers as they set up roadblocks around Paris.
More Than One Million Young People in UK are Neets
ONS says 14.9% of young people in UK not in education, employment or training up to September.
European Markets Fall on Renewed Federal Reserve QE Taper Fears
Investors expecting positive US jobs data with trimming of $85bn-a-month bond-buying anticipated soon.
BoE's Charlie Bean: UK Economy 'Not Yet Fighting Fit'
Bank of England policymaker Bean says UK wages should rise again in 2014 if recovery pans out.
Asian Markets Outside Japan Hit By Renewed Federal Reserve QE Taper Fears
Downbeat China factory activity data adds to the gloom.
US Fed Hints at Tapering in 'Coming Months'
St. Louis Fed president James Bullard says tapering could begin in December if jobs report is strong.
Bank of England: UK Recovery Depends on 'Successful Handover' from Household to Business Spending
Monetary Policy Committee minutes said recovery depends on business spending.
IPPR: Nearly a Quarter of UK NEETs Have Never Had a Job
Institute for Public Policy Research says 'youth guarantee' would lift young people into work.
European Markets Mixed Ahead of Federal Reserve's October Meeting Minutes
BoE will release the minutes of its latest MPC meeting at 9:30 hrs GMT.
Asian Markets Outside China Trade Lower on Downbeat Global Growth Forecasts
Dovish comments by Fed chief Ben Bernanke fail to boost regional sentiment.
Tie Rack's UK High Street Exit Puts Hundreds of Jobs at Risk
Fashion chain slumps from peak of 31 countries including the US, Canada and France.
OECD: US Must End Fiscal Deadlock for Sake of World Growth
United States must abolish debt ceiling to help speed up global growth, warns OECD.
Charts in Focus: Being a Layabout Student in Britain Pays Off
Office for National Statistics data points to generally rosy picture for graduates in Britain.
Alitalia Looks to 'Cut 2,600 Jobs'
Italy's Largest Airline was refused a €300m capital increase from Air France.
French PM Jean-Marc Ayrault Announces Plan to Simplify Tax System
French government responds to pressure to change tax policies that have stoked unpopularity and criticism.
Npower Suspends Trade Union Negotiator over UK Job Loss 'Leak'
Exclusive: IBTimes can reveal that a trade union negotiator has been suspended.
Heinz Plans Closure of Three North American Plants and 1,350 Job Losses
Heinz plans to offer severance benefits, outplacement services and other support to help affected employees pursue new jobs.