UK Economy Soars Past Pre-Recession Peak on Drugs and Prostitution Data
The Office for National Statistics confirmed GDP was now 2.7% above peak
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Nato Summit 2014: Local Residents Slam Major Newport and Cardiff Disruptions
A perceived breakdown in communication between authorities and locals has also left many feeling affronted.
Yemen Secures Massive IMF Loan Amid Political and Economic Turmoil
International Monetary Fund agrees $553m loan to Yemen's government after it lifted fuel subsidies.
National Audit Office: UK Government Needs Better Information to Combat Youth Unemployment
Independent parliamentary body says value-for-money of post-16 education is improving
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Corruption Costs World's Poorest Countries $1tn Each Year
Anti-poverty organisation One also blames corruption for 3.6 million deaths annually.
UK Becomes 9th Most Competitive Country in the World
The World Economic Forum's Global Competitiveness Report bumps the UK up by one place.
Moody's Says India Growth Stable But Inflation and Infrastructure Figures Remain Weak
A substantial reduction in long-term expenditure commitment is key for Asia's third largest economy.
UK Shop Price Deflation Continues
Shop price deflation eased for the 16th consecutive Month, according to BRC/Nielsen.
Zero-Hours Contracts: Majority of UK Workers Reject Controversial Agreements
Totaljobs.com says young people were much more willing to work on a zero-hours contract.
NHS England Launches Probe After Dental Records Found 'Thrown in a Skip'
West Midlands Police says it is too early to say if a criminal offence has been committed.
City Worker Johnathan Ball 'Bit Broker's Nose Off' in Violent City of London Brawl
Johnathan Ball bit Christopher Woolcott after the pair had a trivial argument, jurors were told
HSBC: Buy-to-Let Properties Not Requiring Work Are Better Investments
A report from HSBC says properties in need of no refurbishment attract a higher yield.
Ukraine Targets are in Jeopardy as Political Risk Escalates: IMF
IMF: Two end-July performance criteria estimated to have been missed and end-2014 targets are out of reach
Australia May Compel Adani-Backed Mining Consortium to Drop Great Barrier Reef Dredge Dump Plan
Dredging will help expand Australia's Abbot Point port to enable more coal to be exported.
Pakistan Reforms up in Smoke as Protests Strangle Economy
Protesters in capital Islamabad have brought the city to a standstill.
Sinopec Ranked No. 1 Revenue Generator in China for 10th Straight Time
Sinopec claimed top spot on list of 500 firms with total revenues of 2.95tn yuan.
Hi-Tech Haredis: Israel's Ultra-Orthodox Jews Need to Get into the 21st Century Workplace
Percentage of Haredis in employment has soared in recent years but still lower than Jewish Israelis.
China: Home Prices Drop Further in August
Moody's says China's property price growth will slow further.
Austria Backs EU Sanctions and Accuses Russia of 'Deception' in Ukraine
Austrian Chancellor takes tougher line on Russia over revelations troops and tanks crossed border.
Swiss Franc Falls to 10-Month Low as GDP Data Disappoints
The Swiss franc has fallen to a fresh 10-month low against the US dollar on 2 September as the second quarter GDP data came much weaker than expected.
Burger King's Tax Form Grilled Over Tim Hortons Canadian Flip
Burger King shifting its finance hub to tax advantaged Canada is part of long term strategy.
UK House Price Surge to Halt as Help to Buy Uptake Peaks?
Popularity in the scheme has waned over the last month
Ukraine Crisis: EU Considers Ban on Russian Bonds Unless Kremlin's Troops Leave Neighbouring Country
European Union could ban purchase of new Russian government bonds in fresh sanctions
UK Government Tsar for Older Workers Unveils 'New Phase of Life' Vision
Ros Altmann wants to tackle ageism and introduce more flexibility in the workplace.
Fracking Faces Global Water Shortages: World Resources Institute
WRI says that arid locations are home to 38% of world's shale energy.
US Insider Trading Culprits Hit With Longer Jail Terms
Reuters analysis shows ex-SAC Capital portfolio manager Mathew Martoma to be sentenced on 8 September.
South Korea Lifts Beef Growth Additive Ban
Seoul reverses zero-tolerance stance on beef containing feed additive Zilmax.
'Boris Island' Sunk: London Mayor Blasts Airport Commission for Scuttling £80bn Thames Estuary Dream
The Mayor of London has responded to Sir Howard Davies' decision to rule out Thames hub.
Scottish Independence Debt Ransom Will Lead to 'International Outcast' Status, Says Gordon Brown
Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown warns about Scotland refusing to pay its share of UK debt.
Payday Loan Hardship Cases Rocket 42%
Debt charity StepChange revealed 43,716 consumers came to them for help.
Apple 'Actively Investigating' if iCloud is to Blame for Jennifer Lawrence Nude Photo Leak
Apple investigating claims a hacker stole images from celebrities using a flaw in its iCloud service
Malaysian Airline Shares Gain on Khazanah's Restructuring Plan
MAS stock rises 4% as investors react positively to 12-point revamp plan.
Banking and Insurance Complaints Rise as PPI Woe Continues
Overall, the Ombudsman took on 191,129 new cases in total in the first half of 2014.
Scottish Independence Latest Poll: Yes Vote Surging
The pro independence vote soared in August.
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