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A lack of specific measures in budget means reversal of fiscal and economic weakness will be slow.

IBTimes UK spoke to some of the public sector workers taking part in a day of protest over pay and conditions.

Opec predictions for 2015 show US boosting its own oil production by 7%.

Thousands of public sector workers on strike held a mass rally in Trafalgar Square to protest wage freezes, public cutbacks and other issues.

A Facebook intern earns more than three times the average American in one year

Businesses cannot 'hide' from the strength of the pound, so build it into your strategy

Iraq's Kurds are showing increased assertiveness as Baghdad flounders.

Government proposes price stabilisation fund for farm produce.

M&S chief financial officer is set to complete a switch to Tesco.

Goods and services tax (GST) regime can add about 1.5% to India's GDP.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's maiden budget was expected to announce major reform measures but the document didn't meet such expectations, analysts said.

The alleged violations occurred between 2007 and 2011 after he allegedly leaked client account info

Import tax on gold remains at record-high 10%.

Fiscal watchdog highlights long-term fiscal challenges for UK government as revenues decline and population ages.

Russia's state-controlled firms must have accounts at banks with at least 10bn roubles in capital.

Exports for June rose 7.2%, compared to May's growth of 7%, and trade surplus remained about $30bn.

Sovereign wealth fund has asked Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Citigroup to sell some 5% in LSEG.

Dave Prentis, of Unison, tells IBTimes UK that Cameron made 'knee-jerk' points in the Commons.

While Arun Jaitely's budget provided some help to lower and middle income groups, it would not be sufficient as living costs surge.

Its owner ABF reported modest growth overall.

Fall may have gone unnoticed because the data does not include the self-employed, a thinktank says.

Marek Belka refuses to quit following leaked tape scandal.

Bank of England Deputy Governor Andrew Bailey said misconduct fines are making banks work harder.

BNP earlier pleaded guilty and agreed to pay $8.9bn to US authorities to settle probe.

Finance Minister Jaitley reassures foreign investors that they will be treated fairly.

Goods trade and overall trade deficit increase amid low eurozone demand.

145 IPOs raised £17.7bn across Europe.

Dave Prentis, of Unison, tells IBTimes UK that Cameron made 'knee-jerk' points in the Commons.

Rics housing market survey shows some potential home buyers put off by tough mortgage market talk.