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HSBC helps boost FTSE as markets recover from sharp falls

HSBC helps boost FTSE as markets recover from sharp falls

United Kingdom

UK Finance Minister to set aside 'fiscal buffer' in case of no deal Brexit

The Chancellor of the Exchequer says the government will come up with an entire new budget in the case that Britain leaves the EU without a deal ahead of his budget announcement tomorrow.

World

Italy PM defends plan to ramp up spending despite EU fears over debt

Italy’s Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has defended his plan to ramp up public spending, despite the country’s national debt reaching more than twice the European Union limit.

Economy

Which are the most competitive countries in the world?

Six Europeans countries figure in the top 10 most competitive nations globally, according to the World Economic Forum.

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Economy

Brexit & Gibraltar: the Rock and a hard place

Every day, some eight thousand Spaniards cross the border between Spain and Gibraltar to work on the rock ... By car, on foot, by bicycle ... Now they are worried about Brexit.

Turkey

Euroviews. Trade Minister: Turkey's real economy is proving analysts wrong | View

Despite recent headlines decrying dire economic straits, Turkey's real economy is thriving, writes the country's Minister of Trade, Ruhsar Pekcan.

Business

Amazon scraps secret AI recruiting tool that showed bias against women

Amazon.com Inc's machine-learning specialists uncovered a big problem: their new recruiting engine did not like women.

Germany

East Germany still lagging behind, report says

Germany remains divided, according to government report.

Business

Spanish court rules former Ryanair pilot was employee not contractor

Spanish court rules former Ryanair pilot was employee not contractor

Niger

Anti-smuggling laws hurt economic lifeline of west African towns

West African towns lose economic lifeline as EU moves to toughen migration policies at external borders.

Venezuela

Venezuela migrants cause regional tensions

Regional politicians say the exodus of people fleeing economic crisis in Venezuela is worthy of global recognition

Economy

Where are the cheapest and most expensive countries in the EU?

Which EU countries will your money go the furthest in, and how do prices for goods and services compare to wages?

Turkey

Erdogan challenges economy 'game-players' as currency plummets

It comes a day after two major ratings agencies downgraded Turkey closer to junk status amid a currency crisis. Standard & Poor's cited extreme lira volatility and forecasted a recession next year

Economy

Greek bailout programme ends

As Greece's bailout programme comes to an end the government claims the main causes have been solved and unemployment will come down

Business

Eurozone growth better than expected

Euro zone growth was better than expected in the second quarter, flash estimates showed on Tuesday, in a sign that the negative effects of global trade tensions might be seen only later in the year.

World News

Euroviews. ‘Clean cooling’ needs to come in from the cold | View

We need to take a hard look at how we provide cooling and devise a radically more efficient approach. If we do not, the irony is that as we strive to cool ourselves down, we shall be heating the planet up …. requiring more cooling.

World News

Euroviews. Workers' rights in the digital age | View

From automation to online platforms, the digital economy is changing the way we work.

Pakistan

Imran Khan leads Pakistan election as opponents cry foul

Pakistani authorities said on Thursday full results of the general election would be delayed as cricket hero-turned-politician Imran Khan led in a partial count that opponents say has been rigged.

Business

G20 leaders can't reach trade agreement

Amid escalating fears over global trade, financial leaders want to step up dialogue to prevent geopolitical tensions, but warned that growth, while still strong, was becoming less synchronized.

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How Erasmus gives young entrepreneurs a leg-up in business

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