ECONOMY

FTSE 100 up 0.3% to 6,572.54 points just before noon.

AIB received a €21bn rescue package between 2009 to 2011

Reserve Bank of India raises its benchmark interest rate to 8% from 7.75%.

Damage to South Sudan's oil industry could cripple its future.

China Credit Trust reached deal with investors to repay their investment in $500m investment scheme.

The Royal family cash in on numerous investments, assets and companies

Bitcoin, litecoin, dogecoin and dozens of other crypto-currencies see heavy losses after BitInstant CEO Shrem arrested.

Office for National Statistics says UK GDP growth slowed slightly to 0.7% in fourth quarter of 2014.

Britain's business secretary says uncertainty over a 'Brexit' is spooking investors.

Parliament's Public Accounts Committee says Royals have blown cash but not repaired the palace.

Apology but no regret for comparing 'persecution' of 1% richest with Nazi murder of Jews.

Confederation of British Industry hails 'real upsurge in output' across reviving UK economy.

BG's stock sank 15% while Vodafone lost 6% in Monday morning trade.

Energy has stormed to the front of UK political debate because of rising household bills.

The Economist Intelligence Unit says officials need to cut red tape to attract outside investment.

IBTimes UK explores histories and personalities of new Dragons' Den judges.

But Disability Rights UK slams the UK government's figures as "disgraceful".

MSCI emerging stock index drops 1.6% on the day.

Investors consider digital currency as alternative asset like gold.

Sanctions suspended on tankers belonging to National Iranian Tanker and National Iranian Oil.

As politicians debate the UK 'cost of living crisis', Barclays survey reveals business plans to boost workers' wages.

GlaxoSmithKline, Tata and Rolls Royce fall to the bottom of ShareAction's pensions league table

Yen's weakening due to Abenomics has negative impacts attached to it.

Centre for Cities report says devolution would help UK cities catch up with global economic powerhouse London.

Beijing vows to defend Chinese solar products manufacturers.

Perkins, worth around $8bn, writes to the Wall Street Journal over 'persecution of the 1%'

Wolfgang Schaeuble says Europe's largest economy is reliant on immigrants.

British national Slym's body was found on fourth floor of Shangri-La hotel in Bangkok.

Deutsche Bank's internal review clears one of its bosses of involvement in rate rigging.