Venezuela 2016 inflation skyrockets 800%, GDP shrinks 19%
The slump in oil prices has turned the OPEC nation’s once-prosperous oil-boom economy into a mirror of the Soviet Union.
BT announces price hikes for broadband, landline and sport
Broadband costs will rise by between 5% and 6% while free BT Sport is to end for TV customers.
Davos: Hammond admits ‘Brexit fog’ impact on investment
The chancellor says Brexit uncertainty may delay some investment, but the pound’s fall is attracting foreign firms.
Facebook temporarily blocks RT ahead of Trump inauguration
Facebook briefly withdrew posting privileges for state-run broadcaster Russia Today on Thursday prompting a backlash.
Q+A: The crisis in The Gambia
Military forces had to enter the African nation of The Gambia this week in order to help the new president take office.
Hammond: UK-US ties to ‘prosper’ under Trump
Chancellor Philip Hammond says the UK’s relationship with the Trump administration will “prosper”, but he warns against short-term thinking.
What markets want to hear from Trump
Wall Street may be expecting too much from Donald Trump’s inauguration speech, and his actions may count more.
Op-Ed: Trump Can Learn from Theresa May
Op-Ed: British Prime Minister Theresa May holds the keys to making America great again.
Banks quitting London won’t impact Europe’s financial stability: Bundesbank’s Dombret
Banks pulling out of the U.K. would not impact Europe’s financial stability, according to a top official at Germany’s central bank.
UK looks for HS2 train-builder
A company is needed to take on a £2.75bn contract to build 60 high speed trains.
