World Which British scientist should be the face of the new £50 note? The Bank of England is asking the British public to nominate a scientist for a new plastic 50-pound note that will replace the current paper version. 02/11/2018
Russia Russia issues world cup banknote New 100-rouble note first for national mint to use only polymers and feature a figure unconnected with politics. 23/05/2018
United Kingdom British pound hits post-Brexit referendum high The pound sterling has reached its highest level compared to the dollar since the June 2016 vote 17/04/2018
Switzerland Swiss on the money with award-winning banknote Did you know there was a worldwide contest to find the best new banknote? Well, there is, and Switzerland just won. 10/04/2018
Venezuela Three less zeros for Venezuelan bank notes Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has announced that the country's bank notes will be re-issued but with three less zeros. The move is the result of a economic crisis that has seen the bolivar plummet against other currencies. 23/03/2018
United Kingdom Pound jumps on Brexit breakthrough There was a sigh of relief across financial markets after the UK and the EU agreed to start talks on post-Brexit trade and a transition period. 08/12/2017
Turkey Bitcoin 'not compatible with Islam', Turkey's religious authorities say Religious affairs directorate issues ruling in response to question about virtual currencies 28/11/2017
economy Bitcoin rockets above 6000 euros for the first time The value of Bitcoin has increased more than tenfold over the past year 02/11/2017
economy Bitcoin booms to over 5000 dollars Despite fears of a bubble crypto-currency Bitcoin has broken through the 5000 dollar mark 12/10/2017
economy Euro slips after German election results The euro slipped against its major peers early on Monday as markets digested the German election result. Traders appeared concerned over the 25/09/2017
United Kingdom What you need to know about the UK’s new £10 note Not everyone is happy with the new tenner – but you’ll never have to worry about leaving notes in the back pocket of your jeans before doing the washing again. 14/09/2017
Italy Italy’s main opposition parties call for new currency to flank euro Three of Italy's biggest parties are calling for a dual currency in a bid to appeal to growing anti-euro sentiment 11/09/2017
economy Bitcoin worth three times more than gold Bitcoins are now worth almost three times as much as an ounce of gold after a month of turmoil ending in a 50% rise in value 07/08/2017
United Kingdom Sterling falls as markets react to UK election result Sterling dropped as much as 2.5 percent as the UK election results came through, while the FTSE share index opened higher. The pound recorded 09/06/2017
markets Brazilian shares tumble on fears president could be ousted Brazil's Bovespa index fell 10 percent on a report President Michel Temer condoned an attempt to silence a potential witness in a corruption probe. 18/05/2017
markets French election relief rally pushes up share prices There were no surprises from the first round of the French election which meant a relief rally for the European stock markets and beyond. 24/04/2017
markets Financial markets still affected by UK election concerns There further volatility in financial markets on Wednesday following the surprise general election announcement by Britain's prime minister. 19/04/2017
United Kingdom New £1 coin is launched in the UK this month The UK’s currency will face a major change this month, as a new design of one of the most central coins is launched. 16/03/2017
economy Iceland lifts last of the government's cash movement restrictions Iceland has announced the last of the capital controls that have been in place since the 2008 financial crisis are being lifted. 13/03/2017
economy UK exports and factory growth rise UK exports rose quickly towards the end of 2016 and early in 2017 along with factory output growth which was at the strongest in seven years. 13/03/2017
economy Bitcoin value tops gold for first time ever The price of a single bitcoin has gone higher than one ounce of gold for the first time ever. 03/03/2017
world news Eurozone closes ranks after US attacks on the euro Eurozone dismisses pessimistic euro view after the man tipped to be the US ambassador to the EU said the currency "could collapse" within 18 months. 27/01/2017
United Kingdom Sterling surges after Brexit speech Theresa May's announcement that the UK will leave the single market in what is widely being seen as a "hard Brexit" has already had an impact on the financial markets. 17/01/2017
markets Pound slumps ahead of Brexit speech by UK Prime Minister Theresa May The pound plunged further against other currencies on Monday ahead of Prime Minister Theresa May's speech outlining the government's plans. 16/01/2017
France Macron: the euro may not exist in ten years The French presidential candidate issued the stark warning in a speech at a university in Berlin. 11/01/2017
