Economy » Posted on 05/24/2012 at 11:20am by Romain ARDAULT
Collapsing banks, soaring inflation, but possible salvation – three experts give their view on what could await Greeks A woman exits a one euro shop in central Athens. Greece faced the prospect of fresh polls after political leaders again failed to form a new government. Photograph: Louisa Gouliamaki/AFP/Getty...
Economy » Posted on 05/15/2012 at 12:39pm by Romain ARDAULT
Francois Hollande has been sworn in as president of France, becoming the first Socialist leader in 17 years to occupy the Elysee Palace. Mr Hollande said he was fully aware of the challenges facing France, including the debt crisis and weak growth. He will later name his prime minister and fly to Berlin for talks...
Economy » Posted on 05/04/2012 at 16:47pm by Romain ARDAULT
By Sean Coughlan BBC News education correspondent Keele University has become the first English university to join the Common Application system for university admissions in the United States. Keele will allow US students to apply for places using the same form as the likes of Harvard, Yale and more than 450 other...
Economy » Posted on 04/30/2012 at 16:59pm by Romain ARDAULT
PM says economic crisis will go on for years and progress on reducing dependence on City and public sector too slow. David Cameron on the Andrew Marr Show. He blamed stalemate in Europe over the central bank for holding the UK economy back. Photograph: BBC/Getty Images David Cameron on Sunday held out the...
Economy » Posted on 04/26/2012 at 12:08pm by Romain ARDAULT
Economists and financial experts doubtful there will be sufficient improvement in the UK economy to enable interest rates to rise before the end of 2013. Many experts forsee static interest rates until there is growth in the UK economy. Photograph: Andy Rain/EPA Economists, fund managers and mortgage...