ECONOMY

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.

Price-sensitive physical buyers again back in bullion market.

BJP, however, would open other sectors to FDI to compensate negative sentiment.

Investors anxious over Turkey prime minister's next move after vowing to pursue 'traitors'.

Protesters throw stones and rotting rubbish at riot police, who respond with water cannon and pepper spray.

Nayef al-Ajmi resigns in scandal over jihad fundraising allegations.

Ukraine's interim Prime Minister says the government is in talks to import natural gas from Europe

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The Scottish Government welcomed the findings from the Bank of Scotland's survey.

In this edition of The Current Account, IBTimes UK looks at what's happening with UK house prices.

Libyan government sees 'good intentions' from rebel group that blockaded major oil ports in east

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