US dollar index struck an over five-and-a-half year high on 3 December on positive US data.
The Chancellor launched the challenge after tough questioning from John Humphrys.
EUR/USD touches 28-month low while GBP/USD holds tad above 14-month low.
Russian authorities claim the temporary restrictions is because of 'harmful residues'
Italy-based ENI's subsidiary Saipem will suffer biggest loss at €2bn.
Jamie Dimon says Europe needs to sort out structural issues hampering growth.
UK Chancellor George Osborne announced new corporation tax rules in his Autumn Statement.
The NHS in Devon has a £14.5m deficit and is making cuts.
Campaigners say they have enough online and 'hard copy' signatures to go to EU parliament.
Fund says Sudan has to work with South Sudan to get debt relief from external creditors.
Conservative chancellor lavishing investment around marginals ahead of crunch 2015 general election.
The UK's 'archaic' business rates system needs total reform as well as a review, according to the heady of policy at the Federation of Small Businesses
It's estimated that the Palestinian economy lost $310 in 2011.
Persimmon, Taylor Wimpey and Barratt Developments are trading to the upside.
George Osborne made a tightening of public finances look like a pre-election giveaway.
George Osborne delivered the radical new stamp duty plan in the Autumn Statement 2014.
The Shadow Chancellor made the comments in reaction to the 2014 Autumn Statement.
Campaign groups, economists and lobby groups rejoice at the change in stamp duty payments.
New tax rules come into force at midnight on 4 December
Chancellor said move will mean more 'bright students from poorer backgrounds' doing further study.
Sturgeon called their behaviour "unacceptable".
Tenants' finances have improved but rent has also risen 1.5% over the last twelve months.
Homebuyers will now pay stamp duty that resemble the income tax system
George Osborne made the announcement during the 2014 Autumn Statement.
Powers to be devolved this parliament if NI politicians can prove capability.
The chancellor has committed to 'fully implementing' the reforms set out by Lord Hutton.
UK fuel duty is currently 58p per litre for petrol and diesel.
Banks had been allowed to offset future profits against the losses incurred during the crash in 2008.
George Osborne also says the OBR estimates the jobless rate will dip to 5.3% in 2016.
Chancellor says the UK will be running a budget surplus by 2018/19.