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What Will Happen To Argentina After Brexit? Economy, Falklands Could Be Affected As Britain Leaves EU
Leaving the EU could weaken Britain’s diplomatic clout, giving Argentina an opportunity to claim sovereignty over the islands.
Jun 24, 2016
Brexit: European Leaders Call For UK To Leave EU Quickly
The heads of major European Union institutions pushed back against a British politician’s call for Britain to move slowly in leaving the EU.
Jun 24, 2016
Brexit: Boris Johnson Is Bookmakers’ Favorite To Succeed David Cameron
British Prime Minister David Cameron’s announcement that he will step down by October has set potential successors positioning themselves to replace him.
Jun 24, 2016
Brexit And Brompton Bikes: How British EU Exit Would Affect The Company Behind Iconic Folding Bicycle [VIDEO]
As the U.K. votes in its EU referendum, we go behind the scenes at the company behind Britain’s iconic Brompton folding bike.
Jun 23, 2016
Leicester City ‘Moneyball’: Did The Ultimate Underdogs Use Data To Pull Off Sports’ Greatest Upset?
England’s Leicester City club overcame 5,000-1 odds to win the Premier League title. Was shrewd use of data — a la baseball’s Oakland A’s in 2002 — key to its success?
Jun 16, 2016
Road To Rio: London’s Uncertain Olympic Legacy Calls The Promise Of Rio Games Into Question
As Rio gears up for its controversial Olympic games, we examine the extent to which the most recent Olympic host, London, delivered on promises of a lasting economic legacy.
Jun 06, 2016
UK Elections 2016: Party Leaders Face Crucial Test Amid Brexit, Anti-Semitism Controversies
The Labour Party has been mired in a controversy over anti-Semitism days before local council elections, and the Tories are split over leaving the EU.
May 04, 2016
UK GDP Growth Slows In First Quarter As Construction, Services Weaken
Another international institution warned Wednesday that uncertainty over a Brexit was hurting the country's economy, in the runup to June’s referendum.
Apr 27, 2016
BHS Goes Into Administration: UK Retailer’s Purported Downfall Threatens Thousands Of Jobs
Up to 11,000 jobs are under threat after the struggling retail chain British Homes Stores was unable to find a buyer.
Apr 25, 2016
Brexit Campaign Begins: ‘Out’ Camp Suggests NHS Boost; ‘In’ Warns Of Economic ‘Nightmare’
The official 10-week campaign before the June referendum on the U.K.’s EU membership got underway Friday.
Apr 15, 2016
Brexit: UK Steel Crisis Highlights Future Troubles In Britain’s Trade Relationship With China
Problems in the U.K.’s steel industry are raising questions about whether an independent Britain would have to dance to China’s tune on trade.
Apr 13, 2016
Citigroup Planning Layoffs From London Operation: Bloomberg
Up to 70 traders and salespeople could be let go from the U.S. bank's London operation, according to a Bloomberg report. The bank expects that key revenue streams declined in the first quarter of 2016.
Apr 12, 2016
Panama Papers: UK Prime Minister's Father Ran Fund That Paid No UK Tax: Report
Ian Cameron, the late father of British Prime Minister David Cameron, ran a Bahamas-based fund that paid no tax in the U.K.
Apr 04, 2016
UK Current Account Deficit Widens To Record High, Q4 2015 GDP Revised Upwards
The data, released Thursday, exposed an underlying weakness in the U.K. economy, even as fourth-quarter GDP was revised upwards.
Mar 31, 2016
Brexit: Irish Business Fears Border Controls, Tariffs, Uncertainty, While Some Eye Increased FDI
Businesses on the Emerald Isle are worried that Britain’s departure from the EU could disrupt the $1.1 billion in weekly trade between Ireland and the U.K.
Mar 25, 2016
Brussels Attacks Spur Brexit Campaign: Anti-Immigration Parties Link Terror To EU Open Borders
With terrorism fears feeding opposition to immigration and refugees, the attacks will be used as evidence that Britain would be safer outside the EU.
Mar 22, 2016
Brexit: Irish Business More Worried About UK Referendum Than Domestic Politics
Investors don’t appear worried about Ireland’s post-election chaos. But a possible British exit from the European Union is a concern.
Mar 14, 2016
Ireland’s Main Political Parties Warily Eye ‘Grand Coalition’ In Wake Of Inconclusive Election
With options for Ireland's lawmakers to form a stable new government dwindling, the country’s two main parties — historic enemies — are being forced to consider teaming up.
Mar 10, 2016
EU Brexit 2016: Bank Of England Governor Faces Grilling From UK Lawmakers
Mark Carney told U.K. lawmakers EU membership “reinforces the dynamism” of the country's economy, warning that some banks may leave London if the U.K. departs.
Mar 08, 2016
Donald Trump: World Media, Global Leaders Disturbed By Rise Of Controversial Businessman
The controversial businessman’s rise to the front of the GOP pack has both angered and disturbed international media.
Mar 02, 2016
South China Sea: China Foreign Ministry Says Activities On Disputed Islands Similar To US Deployments On Hawaii
On the eve of Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to the U.S., his office compared China's activities to those of the U.S. military in Hawaii.
Feb 22, 2016
China’s Chief Securities Regulator To Step Down, Paying Price For Market Turmoil
Xiao Gang, the head of China’s securities regulatory body, was removed from his post Saturday, in the wake of the Chinese markets’ terrible performance at the beginning of the year.
Feb 19, 2016
Brexit: No Deal At Late Night Session Of EU Summit As Talks Continue For Second Day
European leaders worked into the early hours of Friday to reach a deal allowing the U.K. to change aspects of its relationship with the EU.
Feb 19, 2016
Brexit: London Financial Sector Divided Over Risks Of EU Departure
As the prospect of the U.K.’s possible departure from the European Union looms, London’s financial firms have different ideas about what a break with the EU could bring.
Feb 18, 2016
UK Productivity Gap Widens To Worst Level Since Records Began
The country’s productivity gap has widened to its worst level since records began, leaving it lagging significantly behind other G7 countries.
Feb 18, 2016
UK Inflation Rises To 1-Year High, Up 0.3%
Annual inflation has been well below the Bank of England's target of 2 percent for years, and last year it was at zero.
Feb 16, 2016
Eurozone GDP Grows 0.3 Percent In Q4 2015: Lackluster Growth Could Strengthen Calls For Monetary Easing
Markets are likely to view the growth as unsatisfactory, considering the economy had the advantage of cheap energy, an export-boosting drop in currency and monetary stimulus.
Feb 12, 2016
HSBC Cancels Pay Freeze, Chief Executive Stuart Gulliver Says Employee Feedback Behind Decision
Chief Executive Stuart Gulliver told staff in a memo Thursday that the freeze, introduced two weeks ago, was abandoned after negative employee feedback.
Feb 11, 2016
China Foreign Exchange Reserves Could Drop By A Record Amount For Second Consecutive Month: Survey
China has spent big on propping up its currency, amid an economic slowdown, and analysts expect a record drop in its foreign exchange reserves.
Feb 05, 2016
Julian Assange: UK Government Says UN Panel's Arbitrary Detention Ruling Not Legally Binding
The WikiLeaks founder has been staying in the Ecuadorean Embassy in London to avoid extradition to Sweden on sex-crime charges.
Feb 04, 2016
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