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Bupa says a lack of motivation and poor health is "costing businesses dearly".

China's oil imports jump 19% to 5.73 million barrels a day in November.

But the REC says job availability has dipped, particularly in IT and engineering.

EADS is planning to cut between 5,000 and 6,000 jobs as part of restructuring.

The APS scheme had a deficit of £680m at its most recent evaluation.

EU Sub-Committee on Economic and Financial Affairs to investigate shadow banking.

IMRG/Capgemini research predicts £2.9bn to be spent through tablets and smartphones over Christmas.

The research follows George Osborne's Autumn Statement 2013.

Speaking exclusively to IBTimes TV on camera at the Women in the City awards event, the organisation's founder Gwen Rhys revealed a number of senior women that has led the charge in helping and inspiring other women across a range of sectors.

The UK government is still vehemently opposed to European Union imposed quotas over the number of women companies have to employ under new regulations.

Greece will release third-quarter GDP data at 10:00GMT.

French finance minister urges Europe policymakers to move quickly to conclude deal.

HSBC looking to offload UK banking arm amid regulatory pressures on profits.

Mumbai's BSE Sensex strikes record high after main opposition party BJP wins state polls.

Department store John Lewis reports strong online sales despite consumer gloom as wages fall.

US private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management initially said it would sell its stake in Freedom Group.

Chinese firms are due to repay record 2.6tn yuan of bonds in 2014.

Media sources say Diamond will list a shell company, investing in South Africa, on LSE.

Certificate of deposits are savings instruments entitling bearer to receive interest.

Passengers have been waiting up to five hours after a technical fault lead to a reduced services at UK airports.

World Trade Organisation Bali agreement could boost markets.

George Osborne to make change from April 2015 in bid to 'throw cold water' over capital's overheating property market.

Chancellor George Osborne announces abolition of disc in favour of electronic register in autumn statement.

Lower US crude oil stockpiles lend further support to futures.

Stimulus cut by Fed could boost dollar, resulting in downward pressure on gold prices.

Bali agreement to inject about $1tr into the global economy and create 21 million jobs.

Guardian Care Homes accuses Barclays of mis-selling Libor-linked financial products.

IBTimes UK takes a look at the most desirable zip codes in the United States

IFS analysis of Autumn Statement shows acceleration of public spending cuts in years to 2018/19.