ECONOMY

Tax reform in India can offset impact of rising oil import costs or weak monsoon rains.

A change in EU rules allowed Ireland to revise up last year's disappointing economic performance.

Unleashing of pent up demand and overall bullish business sentiments driving growth.

It adds that Scotland will struggle with heavy debt and dwindling oil revenues

Russian fast food chain offering Czar cheeseburger to open branch in Crimea capital.

UK chancellor asked: what's seven times eight? But declines to answer.

HSBC/Markit services PMI bounces back indicating gathering momentum in economy.

Another solid PMI reading for UK service sector suggests GDP to hit all-time-high.

Gazprom said gas flows to Europe steady on Thursday.

Weak monsoon so far this year and dim forecasts increase inflation and growth concerns in India.

An interim agreement set in November will expire on July 20.

The Social Market Foundation says educational achievement is a major contributor to the difference.

Libyan rebels return Ras Lanuf and Es Sider oil terminals to government after year-long standoff.

The Business Secretary Vince Cable says creative industries play a key role in the UK economy.

Governor Glenn Stevens says at 94 US cents to dollar, Australia's current exchange rate far too high.

Leaked document shows DCLG expects housing starts to drop despite efforts to boost numbers of new homes.

Experts say we've entered a second machine age that will have a profound effect on society

Former British Prime Minister to advise former head of the armed forces in controversial move

Analysts expect China to overtake Germany as biggest Swiss export market by 2035.

Experts say data shows majority of cash in circulation funds prostitution, drugs and tax evasion

Fighting in eastern Ukraine rages as foreign ministers resume talks to end the conflict.

Euro fell across the board on Wednesday as data from Italy and Germany surprised on the downside and strong numbers from the UK drove it to a new multi-year low.

The minimum export price has been increase by 67%.

Reserve Bank of Australia assistant governor Guy Debelle says Bitcoin still too untrustworthy.

ONS house price infographic shows market recovery still ongoing in many parts of UK.

US state of Texas pumped more than three million barrels per day in April, almost equivalent to Iraq's monthly production.

Frances O'Grady, general secretary of the TUC, says no recovery for public sector staff.

Britain slams France, Spain and Italy for not doing enough' in international relief effort.

By 2020 they will be wasting £70bn annually