Moscovici: Grexit could be ‘beginning of the end’
The EU’s financial affairs chief Pierre Moscovici warned against underestimating the risks linked to a Grexit.
VIDEO: Scepticism over new Zimbabwe coins
The Zimbabwean government has reintroduced its own currency, but people are reluctant to use it.
French prosecutor seeks HSBC trial
The French financial prosecutor’s office demands that HSBC’s Swiss private bank face a criminal trial for tax evasion.
Police warning over Budget leaks
The top civil servant at the Treasury warns staff that he will not hesitate to call in the police if any of them leak details from the Budget.
Egypt President: We’ll create a model civilization
Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, tells international investors the country will create a model for Arab and Islamic society and will stand up to terrorists.
Oil and Egypt: a difficult balancing act
Egypt has a difficult task in balancing the social wellbeing of its people with plans to turn around its economic fortunes.
Short, sharp shocks: Why markets should brace for more
Short shocks to markets could occur frequently, the Bank of England said, as investors are warned to pay attention to trading in volatile times.
Wetherspoons targets breakfast sales
Pub chain JD Wetherspoon says it wants to triple its coffee and breakfast sales over the next 18 months.
UK Budget: Get set for pre-election giveaways?
With an election less than two months away the pressure is on Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne to help keep the feelgood factor going.
Pensions: ‘Don’t book a cruise yet’
People planning to cash in their pension savings under new rules taking effect have been warned “not to book the cruise now”.
