Britain, Europe scramble to contain Brexit crisis
Finance minister George Osborne will also break his silence and try to reassure financial markets following the momentous Brexit vote.
Mon Jun 27 2016
British Treasury warns leaving EU would cause recession
Leaving the European Union will tip Britain into a "year-long recession", finance minister George Osborne warns.
Mon May 23 2016
UK offers Scots new powers after independence poll shock
The British government scrambled Sunday to pledge greater autonomy for Scotland.
Sun Sep 07 2014
Britain to trumpet economic recovery
British finance minister George Osborne will defend his economic policies in a key speech in Washington at the World Bank/IMF meetings.
Fri Apr 11 2014
2014 year of 'hard truths' for British economy: Osborne
British finance minister George Osborne will warn that 2014 will be the year of "hard truths" and public spending cuts.
Mon Jan 06 2014
G7 talks growth, austerity amid yen concerns
British finance minister George Osborne said as he opened the gathering amid pressure on Britain and other indebted European nations to scale back deep cuts to state spending.
Sat May 11 2013
Britain sticks to austerity path in budget
British finance minister George Osborne stuck firmly to the government's controversial austerity plan as he presented his annual budget to parliament Wednesday.
Wed Mar 20 2013
EU states want 'fair tax share' from big business
The finance ministers of Britain, France and Germany launched a new drive to force big business to pay its fair share of tax and halt the schemes of top firms to keep payments to a minimum.
Sat Feb 16 2013
At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew
Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih
Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun
expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025
Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
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[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress
Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025
What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?
The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Only seven countries met WHO air quality standards in 2024, data shows
Only Australia, New Zealand, the Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, Estonia and Iceland made the grade, according to IQAir.
Wed Mar 12 2025