Biden calls Congress to pass major Ukraine aid package before new Covid funding

U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks during a Rose Garden event at the White House in Washington, May 9, 2022. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters President Joe Biden urged Congress on Monday to quickly app...

Barclays beats expectations but suspends buybacks after U.S. trading blunder

A branch of Barclays Bank is seen, in London, Britain, February 23, 2022. Peter Nicholls | Reuters LONDON — Barclays on Thursday said it had suspended its planned share buyback program on the back of ...

Carlos Ghosn says he expects fair trial in France following arrest warrant

Carlos Ghosn, former Nissan chief executive officer, is in an ongoing legal battle amid allegations of financial misconduct. Bloomberg | Getty Images Carlos Ghosn has said he would receive a “fa...

White House focused on imposing Russia sanctions, Biden security advisor Sullivan says

Jake Sullivan, White House national security adviser, speaks during an interview at an Economic Club of Washington event in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Thursday, April 14, 2022. Al Drago | Bloomberg | ...

Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak to be fined

Johnson is set to be fined by police for breaching Covid-19 lockdown regulations. Wpa Pool | Getty Images News | Getty Images LONDON — U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Finance Minister Rishi Suna...

Britain to reveal stablecoin regulation plans, sources say

A visual representation of Bitcoin. Edward Smith | Getty Images LONDON — The U.K. government will soon reveal plans to regulate the cryptocurrency market, focusing on a fast-growing type of token know...

UK announces urgent fuel tax cut to fight cost of living crisis

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak leaves 11 Downing Street to announce the Treasury’s one-year spending review in the House of Commons in London, England, on November 25, 2020. David Cliff...

Barclays q4 earnings 2021

Fog shrouds the Canary Wharf business district including global financial institutions Citigroup Inc., State Street Corp., Barclays Plc, HSBC Holdings Plc and the commercial office block No. 1 Canada ...

Queen Elizabeth tests positive for Covid, her symptoms are mild and she is vaccinated

Britain’s Queen Elizabeth reacts during a meeting with members of the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery at Windsor Castle in Windsor, Britain, October 6, 2021. Steve Parsons | Pool | Reuters ...

UK investigation into Downing Street Covid lockdown parties finds ‘failures of leadership’

Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing Street to make a statement at Parliament on January 31, 2022 in London, England. Dan Kitwood | Getty Images News | Getty Images LONDON — The interim find...

Deutsche Bank earnings Q4 2021

Statues stand outside a Deutsche Bank AG branch in Frankfurt, Germany. Krisztian Bocsi | Bloomberg | Getty Images LONDON — Deutsche Bank on Thursday defied market expectations to post a profit for the...

IMF cuts global growth outlook for 2022, US and China recovery wanes

The seal for the International Monetary Fund is seen near the World Bank headquarters (R) in Washington, DC on January 10, 2022. Stefani Reynolds | AFP | Getty Images The International Monetary Fund h...

London police to investigate alleged Downing Street lockdown parties

Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing Street on January 19, 2022 in London, England. Dan Kitwood | Getty Images News | Getty Images Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick said Tuesday...