ECONOMY

Chancellor George Osborne hails upgraded IMF forecasts, but warns job not yet finished.

Syria facing a deepening food crisis three years into a devastating civil war

Incoming government faces uphill task of fixing economy's problems.

Top officials from Dubai told an audience of global bankers the country has learned its lessons from 2009 crisis.

ONS data shows UK production output lifting 2.7% across year.

Brent May contract up 0.43% to $106.39 a barrel at 10:45 BST.

British Chambers of Commerce says UK growth strengthening, but risks to recovery remain.

Europe's current large dependence on Russia for energy could be reduced with shale gas production.

The research from REC and KPMG says permanent starting salaries grew at the sharpest rate since July 2007.

Ukraine failed to meet a Gazprom deadline of midnight to pay off its $2.2bn in outstanding gas bills

Britain does big business with Saudi Arabia, but at what cost to our society's values?

Ukraine's proposal to reverse gas from Europe could require the approval of Russian energy giant Gazprom.

Nigeria's ascent to the top of Africa's economy has magnified some underlying weaknesses.

Communities Secretary Eric Pickles said government has "untied the hands of councils".

Chancellor eyes greater trade with fast-growing Brazilian economy ahead of 2014 World Cup.

Nigeria has re-based its GDP and is now one of the world's biggest 26 economies.

Mick Whelan, general secretary of train drivers' union Aslef, sets out case for bringing UK rail companies back under public ownership.

Overseas expansion is a necessity for Singapore firms, which are battling rising rental costs and a labour crunch.

GSK is investigating allegations that its staff in Iraq have bribed physicians to use Glaxo products

BIS select committee orders Cable and Michael Fallon to another hearing after damning NAO report.

The rules mean unemployed people will have to prepare a CV before their first interview.

London Chamber of Commerce and Industry report shows rising confidence over economy as a whole.

PCG says statistics reflect surge in optimism among independent professionals.

Energy Ombudsman reveals shocking complaints data as Ofgem refers industry to competition regulator.

World's second-largest economy to expand 7.6% in 2014 from 7.7% in 2013.

Libya's oil exports have declined 80% after rebels seized four vital terminals.

In latest Deloitte CFO survey, 71% say it is good time to take risk on balance sheet.

About 20% of China's economy is shrinking, says economist Andy Xie.

Brent crude shed 1.3% for week as a whole as Libya uncertainty impacts prices.