British Treasury
Bond girls: From Ursula Andress to Eva Green
Oct 05, 2012 15:10 EDT
Over 50 years of cinematic success, James Bond has exercised his masculine charms on a string of women, although the role of the "Bond Girls" has subtly evolved over the years.
US Treasury confirms Standard Chartered sanctions probe
Aug 08, 2012 17:54 EDT
The US Treasury on Wednesday confirmed it was investigating Standard Chartered Bank for violating Iran trade sanctions, as US media said aggressive New York accusations against the bank had surprised and irked federal regulators.
Euro zone IMF loan target in danger as UK declines help
Dec 20, 2011 07:23 EST
BRUSSELS/LONDON (Reuters) - Euro zone ministers agreed on Monday to boost IMF resources by 150 billion euros to ward off the debt crisis and won support for more money from EU allies, but it was unclear if the bloc would reach its 200 billion euro target after Britain bowed out.
Euro zone IMF loan target in danger as UK declines help
Dec 19, 2011 17:00 EST
BRUSSELS/LONDON (Reuters) - Euro zone ministers agreed on Monday to boost IMF resources by 150 billion euros to ward off the debt crisis and won support for more money from EU allies, but it was unclear if the bloc would reach its 200 billion euro target after Britain bowed out.
Euro zone IMF loan target in danger as UK declines
Dec 19, 2011 16:50 EST
BRUSSELS/LONDON (Reuters) - Euro zone ministers agreed on Monday to boost IMF resources by 150 billion euros to ward off the debt crisis and won support for more money from EU allies, but it was unclear if the bloc would reach its 200 billion euro target after Britain bowed out.
Euro zone IMF loan target in danger as UK declines help
Dec 19, 2011 16:49 EST
BRUSSELS/LONDON (Reuters) - Euro zone ministers agreed on Monday to boost IMF resources by 150 billion euros to ward off the debt crisis and won support for more money from EU allies, but it was unclear if the bloc would reach its 200 billion euro target after Britain bowed out.
Euro zone IMF loan target in danger as UK declines
Dec 19, 2011 16:33 EST
BRUSSELS/LONDON (Reuters) - Euro zone ministers agreed on Monday to boost IMF resources by 150 billion euros to ward off the debt crisis and won support for more money from EU allies, but it was unclear if the bloc would reach its 200 billion euro target after Britain bowed out.
Investors try to look past panic
Aug 07, 2011 14:55 EDT
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wall Street hit the panic button last week and survived. But the shocks have left investors stranded.
G7 finance ministers "very likely" to hold talks Sunday: source
Aug 07, 2011 13:06 EDT
LONDON (Reuters) - The finance ministers of the G7 major powers are "very likely" to hold a conference call later on Sunday to discuss turmoil in the financial markets, a British Treasury source said.
World warns of disaster if no debt deal done
Jul 31, 2011 17:52 EDT
LONDON/TOKYO, Jul (Reuters) - Governments and policy makers around the world warned of the risk of financial disaster if Washington fails to raise the U.S. debt ceiling.
World warns of disaster if no debt deal done
Jul 31, 2011 17:52 EDT
LONDON/TOKYO, Jul (Reuters) - Governments and policy makers around the world warned of the risk of financial disaster if Washington fails to raise the U.S. debt ceiling.
Iceland president forces new Icesave referendum
Feb 20, 2011 13:14 EST
REYKJAVIK (Reuters) - Iceland's president on Sunday triggered a referendum on an updated plan to repay $5 billion to Britain and the Netherlands for debts incurred in the financial crisis, renewing uncertainty over economic recovery.
INSIDE WASHINGTON: Keeping the obvious secret
Dec 09, 2010 12:36 EST
INSIDE WASHINGTON: The US and Canada are close allies? Sh-h-h, don't tell anyone.. Wanna hear a secret? The U.S. and Canada are probably going to remain friends. And the conservative and liberal party leaders in England? They don't like each other.
US, Canada are close allies. That's classified?
Dec 09, 2010 06:27 EST
US, Canada are close allies. Classified? Yes, the US says. This message will self-destruct. Wanna hear a secret? The U.S. and Canada are probably going to remain friends. And the conservative and liberal party leaders in England? They don't like each other.
US, Canada are close allies. That's classified?
Dec 09, 2010 03:08 EST
US, Canada are close allies. Classified? Yes, the US says. This message will self-destruct. Wanna hear a secret? The U.S. and Canada are probably going to remain friends. And the conservative and liberal party leaders in England? They don't like each other.
Cameron: UK still a world power, despite cuts
Nov 15, 2010 16:42 EST
UK's Cameron: Britain can remain a world power, but must learn lessons of Iraq and Afghanistan. Britain can hold onto its position as a leading world power if it fixes its sluggish economy, reaches out to emerging capitals and learns lessons from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, Prime Minister David Cameron said Monday.
Europe 'wasting time' in British rebate bid
Sep 07, 2010 10:24 EDT
European rivals are "wasting their time" trying to claw back the 'Thatcher rebate' that returns billions of euros annually to London in place of farm payments to France and Germany, a British minister warned on Tuesday.
Europe 'wasting time' in Britsish rebate bid
Sep 07, 2010 10:07 EDT
European rivals are "wasting their time" trying to claw back the 'Thatcher rebate' that returns billions of euros annually to London in place of farm payments to France and Germany, a British minister warned on Tuesday.
EU 'wasting time' in bid to claw back UK rebate
Sep 07, 2010 09:11 EDT
EU members are "wasting their time" trying to claw back the 'Thatcher rebate' which returns billions of euros annually to London in place of farm payments to France and Germany, a British minister warned on Tuesday.
EU budget chief sparks row over British rebate billions
Sep 06, 2010 12:25 EDT
Europe's budget chief sparked a fierce row with Britain on Monday over the 'Thatcher rebate' which sees billions returned to London in lieu of farm payments to France and Germany.