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How much does Greek debt cost you?

This week on U-talk, Sarah from Dublin asks: “How much has Greek debt crisis cost European taxpayers?”

World

Pope Francis checks up on Vatican civil service reform

We speak to Sébastien Maillard, Vatican correspondent for the French newspaper la Croix, about the latest organisational reforms in the Roman

Economy

Demonstrators in Athens and Brussels tell EU finance ministers - no more austerity!

While Europe’s finance ministers were discussing Greece’s future, only a few metres away demonstrators were sending their own message. It was one of

United Kingdom

HSBC banking giant defends itself amid public outcry at tax evasion scandal

UK-based HSBC says it has radically transformed its practices in recent years amid accusations its Swiss subsidiary helped wealthy customers dodge tax

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Greece

Greece will leave the Eurozone, says Alan Greenspan

Greece

Greek PM rejects extending bailout and seeks loan to keep country afloat

Greece needs a bridge loan not a bailout according to its new prime minister. A defiant Alexis Tsipras has laid out his plans to dismantle what he

Greece

Greek debt crisis no Wild West showdown says Varoufakis

Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis is adamant the Greek debt debate should not be seen as some form of battle. He pointed the finger at

World News

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Russia

Rouble's fall sends Russians rushing to shops to buy before prices rise

Wednesday was another rollercoaster day for the rouble and the Moscow stock markets. The Russian currency and share prices strengthened after the

Business Series

A long 2015 wish list after a difficult 2014

For many financial markets 2014 was a difficult year, but there are some positive elements moving forward, and a long wish list for the upcoming

USA

Republicans and Democrats edge towards a one trillion dollar spending deal

US Congressional leaders push for a trillion-dollar deal to fund most US government departments until September in order to avoid another shut down

Europe News

European Commission has 'abdicated its role' as financial watchdog

Business Series

QE or not QE; that is the question

Business Planet

How to get financing for a start up with no credit history

Business Series

Counting the cost of sanctions

World News

Downey Jr tops actors' rich list but where are the women?

World

Deal on the cards in Argentine debt dispute

Real Economy

Leaner but meaner: the economic benefits and human costs of structural reforms

My Europe Series

Have sanctions against Russia ended London's financial honeymoon?

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