BUSINESS

Federal debt is now equivalent to about 74% of GDP, highest level in US history except period around World War II.

China is steadily improving its FX-related export competitiveness, but others are seeing their currencies becoming less helpful.

UK communications firm says probe into GLS France may result in 'material' loss.

Petro Poroshenko accused Russia of allowing weapons and fighters across its border to fuel conflict.

Despite economic recovery, the real terms fall in wages sharpens between March and May 2014.

After winning share plan on third attempt, Ashley has had a change of heart.

Dr Adrian Davis believes the rushed DRIP legislation will put UK's personal data at greater risk

Line is also considering separate listing in US.

Alexandria gas fields could produce 20% of Egypt's daily gas needs in 2017.

Low-tax regimes preferred by firms include Ireland, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Canada and the UK.

The bank based in Shanghai comes with a $100bn currency pool.

The NRA has said that two reactors in the Sendai plant have met safety standards and can be restarted.

China's rig deployment in May augmented tensions with Vietnam and led to anti-China riots in the southeast Asian nation.

Asian stocks and Australian dollar have not reacted positively to Chinese data as Fed Chair Yellen's testimony on 15 July strengthened greenback.

US Federal Reserve chair notes general improvement in US economy, but problems remain.

Pressure mounting on government to step up efforts to support troubled UK firm Zamir Telecom.

The US dollar rallied against most majors as Yellen said the overall view of the US economy is positive.

Russia and the European Union are at odds over Ukraine's political future.

Excise tax has left the industry in a dire state, says DIGI.

With the hacker who first unlocked the iPhone, Project Zero wants to make all software more secure.

UK central bank policymakers fret about the lack of market volatility in response to global flashpoints.

Edward Snowden document reveals GCHQ software used to put false information online as MPs meet to debate emergency bill.

US fighter jet sale remains on the table as Qatar seeks to boost its defence capability.

All the measures of consumer price inflation released surprised markets on the higher side in a big way.

China's Alibaba is looking to move beyond its traditional e-commerce business.

BOJ expects Japanese economy to expand 1% in the year to March 2015.

The average price of a home in the UK is now £262,000.

India targets $10.5bn privatisation revenues in the current fiscal year.

Russia's President seeks alliance to prevent future economic sanctions punishment.