BUSINESS

US President says America will increase sanctions if Russia doesn't abide by Geneva agreement.

US proposes to request a dispute settlement panel at the WTO on 25 April.

UKOOG and EY report highlights supply chain investment needed to kick-start fracking in UK.

Majority of participants in the US equity market concerned about HFT, ConvergEx Group survey finds.

Shift of £1m in loans to trade union-owned Unity Trust Bank signals start of pullout

Following a spate of revelations about the increased monitoring of our internet activity, half of British people say they see piracy online as a luxury.

Bank says a 'striking feature' of the recent labour market data has been the 'strength in self-employment'.

The deadly industry in the hills surrounding Johannesburg draws thousands to work.

Jones discloses Asian trade data for first time at conference in Hong Kong.

Incomes Data Services says the settlements outstrip CPI inflation and could soon overtake RPI inflation.

Research also reveals that job creation in the City has vastly outstripped the rest of the UK

Buffett says he would buy 'very few' technology stocks, but sees no bubble.

Local residents will have the ability to block onshore wind farms within six months

Mobile advertising revenue now represents more than half of Facebook's total revenue.

The Financial Reporting Council says companies should be able to claw back bonuses after poor performances

UK government says an independence would cost an extra £450 per working adult annually

Apple has been under pressure from its investors including billionaire Carl Icahn to boost its share buyback programme.

Ratings agency says bank assets and ratings uncertainty is a concern.

Disney chairman Alan Horn expects franchise budget to be 'somewhere north' of $175m

Egypt's interim government have shown willingness to reform but more austerity is needed to satisfy the IMF.

A Verizon report found that cyber spy incidents have tripled in the last year.

The Queen's Terminal will open to the public on 4 June

Obama administration paves the way for military aid to resume to Egypt

Tails is a great encryption tool for journalists and makes you anonymous on the internet.

Flash China manufacturing PMI stood at 48.3 in April, compared to 48.0 in March.

The price of natural gas will double next month in Egypt but only for the few businesses and consumers on the national grid.

Exclusive: Data also shows that the total number of attacks on workers increased to 1,124 in East London.

Trading on the JSE started an hour late this morning after a technical problem.

CBI industrial trends survey reveals buoyant mood among UK manufacturers.