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
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
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
Business 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
Business 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
Business 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
Business 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
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
