ECONOMY

Standard and Poor's ratings agency downgrades Russian debt but economic impact will be limited

Emerging nations to contribute less to the global economy in 2014

UK retail sales were up in March, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics.

Connells Survey & Valuation said valuations were down sharply in March.

HSBC Tower's estate agents hope this means a return to pre-recession property prices.

Figures comes as Nationwide Building Society signs up to Living Wage campaign.

Russian stocks and rouble drop after S&P cuts Russia's foreign currency ratings.

President to call European leaders in bid to force through joint sanctions against Russia

The Royal Bank of Scotland has warned investors of the risks involved with an independent Scotland

Russia's third biggest bank has moved $7bn to the Russian central bank, as the country's lenders look to repatriate funds.

LMS says falling remortgaging transactions in March points to lending slowdown ahead.

The report also says that median pay settlements will be worth 2.5% for private-sector employees over 2014.

London icon 30 St Mary Axe files for receivership after defaulting on loans

Energy holding company Turcas is in negotiations to purchase natural gas from Israel's Leviathan field.

Businesses are optimistic about the economic outlook; the highest it's been since 2007.

CBI survey shows bounce in retail sales amid increasing consumer confidence.

Turkey's central bank maintained interest rate levels on Thursday despite pressure for a cut from PM Erdogan.

Russian energy giant wants extra $11.4bn, more than five times original sum demanded over gas dispute.

Rics survey finds labour supply shortage and financial constraints hindering recovery.

Beijing has passed amendments that will go into effect on 1 January, 2015.

A look back at the Bangladesh garment factory disaster that killed 1,135 people.

The Spanish recovery is back on track as the economy registered its fastest growth rate in six years.

South Korean economy expands by 3.9% in first quarter from a year earlier, beating forecasts.

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.

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.