Articles by Mark Hanrahan

Mark Hanrahan is a Senior Editor for the International Business Times, based in London.

Prior to joinig IBT, he worked at the South China Morning Post in Hong Kong, The Huffington Post in New York City, and BBC Future Media in London, England.

He is a graduate of the City University, London, and Queen Mary College, University of London, with majors in journalism and contemporary history.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.