![Russia hikes interest rates after rouble slides](/i/c/044d7eea-7956-4fb6-a805-a54dff4ce97c.webp)
Russia hikes interest rates after rouble slides
The Bank of Russia raises rates to 12% from 8.5% in a bid to boost the currency and lower inflation.
2023-08-15 16:58
![Russia rouble: No panic but currency fall will hurt](/i/c/18b48b82-c938-8b18-d4f1-fb0b3c1334f0.webp)
Russia rouble: No panic but currency fall will hurt
There's no sense of alarm in Moscow over the exchange rate slide but Russians will be adversely affected.
2023-08-14 23:45
![UK inflation slows to lowest level in more than a year](/i/c/44d7b1ca-af62-a206-c7e1-1ef4bb5fe28b.webp)
UK inflation slows to lowest level in more than a year
Britain's stubborn inflation problem is finally showing signs of easing.
2023-07-19 15:21
![Pope Francis warns pets must not replace children in Italy](/i/c/6de548dd-3233-d63e-10d0-74565c48d8d0.webp)
Pope Francis warns pets must not replace children in Italy
Pope Francis warns only the rich can afford to start a family, as Italy's birth rate hits new low.
2023-05-12 19:49