Africa/International

Workers in the public sector have enjoyed bigger pay rises than those in private firms despite the Government's attempt to restrain pay, a new report has claimed. A study by think-tank Policy Exchange said the gap between public and…

The average price for a gallon of gasoline in the United States rose 11.98 cents in the past two weeks, but last week's fall in crude oil prices may signal lower costs to come, an industry analyst said on Sunday. The national average for…

The banking industry has abandoned its legal fight over the mis-selling of payment protection insurance, paving the way for thousands of customers who were mis-sold the policies to receive compensation. The British Bankers' Association…

Apple has overtaken Google as the world's most valuable brand, ending a four-year reign by the Internet search leader, according to a new study by global brands agency Millward Brown. The iPhone and iPad maker's brand is now worth $153…

The UK's wealthiest people have rebounded from the recession increasing their worth by 18% in the past year, the Sunday Times Rich List says. The economic crisis wiped £155bn from collective wealth of the 1,000 richest people in 2009, but…

Iraq does not intend to lower its 12 million barrel per day oil production capacity goal or to renegotiate contracts with oil companies over their plateau targets, Deputy Prime Minister for energy Hussain al-Shahristani said on Sunday.…

George Osborne has said the Government would make changes to its controversial NHS reform plans. The Chancellor was speaking on the BBC's Andrew Marr Show after Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg demanded amendments to the Bill going…

The son of National Security Advisor, Brigadier-General Joseph Nunoo-Mensah (rtd) has been arrested in Dubai for allegedly making a rude gesture with the hand to another driver, according to reports in the British media. The man, a…

The crusade to clean Nigeria’s murky financial sector has taken another twist as a dozen former bankers have been arrested and many more are to be arrested soon, according to reports from that country. The Head of Media and Publicity of…

Telecoms giant BT is to recruit 200 former members of the armed forces to help deliver super-fast fibre broadband. BT's Openreach division said the ex-servicemen and women will start work this month as part of a drive to offer super-fast…