ECONOMY

Markit's PMI drops to 50.3 in August from 17-month high of 51.7 in July.

Adam Smith Institute argues better financial system would stem from informal sterling use.

While ads on the internet are something most people don't want, very few of us are willing to pay to remove them.

The technology entrepreneur tells IBTimes UK that young people must have drive as well.

Young people need drive as well as the right qualifications to land a job in today's labour market, according to Dragons' Den judge Piers Linney.

Kamari tanker has appeared 30km off the Israeli coast with no cargo of oil on board.

Belarus will now look to re-export processed EU goods to Russia.

YouGov says the economy has traditionally come top of the list of UK voters' concerns.

Halifax survey shows 13% of mortgage holders fret about rates rise that will add up to £50 to household bills.

Part of Bimha mine collapsed in July without injuries or casualties.

CBI data shows that the manufacturing recovery is domestic-led.

The ONS says there were 4.6 million self-employed people in the UK in 2014.

Two members of the MPC want the Bank of England base rate to rise to 0.75%.

If successful, the EU appeal could lead to Russian produce being banned from western markets.

Tradeshift's CEO details why FLS was a 'failure'

Ukraine has proposed a compromise price to shore up its gas supplies ahead of winter.

Rupee rises as hopes of upward revision of India's sovereign outlook by S&P increases flows into government bonds.

Some 52% of Scottish companies claim they do not have enough business domestically.

Growth in coal imports remained halted in first half, while domestic production declined.

Poverty and Social Exclusion in the United Kingdom project highlights concerning Scottish data.

President Cristina Fernández proposed legislation allowing voluntary swap for holders of debt issued under foreign law.

Nato general secretary Anders Fogh Rasmussen said the application could take years.

Memo circulated says it's 'necessary for civil servants to support the UK government's position'

Sumitomo Electric received biggest individual fine of 290.4m yuan, equivalent to 6% of its annual China revenues.

The ONS says youth unemployment was 16.9% in the three months to June.

The PAC has accused the government of trying to conceal facts.

Jaitley says there is no contradiction in the government being "pro-business and pro-poor."

Reports say pipeline to Turkey could double capacity to 200,000 barrels per day, by end of August.

100-megawatt floating power plant could be sent to boost Gaza's energy industry after Israel campaign.