ECONOMY

Sir Albert Bore, leader of Birmingham City Council, says services could be cut.

An agreement has been sealed between the Royal Mail and Communication Workers Union over pay and conditions.

Founder of the Women in City organisation speaks to IBTimes UK about recognising female talent.

Prof Susan Vinnicombe tells IBTimes UK at Women in the City event that Whitehall against 'box-ticking' quotas.

Asda and Morrisons executives have warned that Scottish consumers could face higher prices if they vote yes in referendum next year.

Nick Candy, developer behind One Hyde Park, warns 'no proof' of demand for London luxury homes.

OECD secretary-general Ángel Gurría slams Labour's pledge as not 'economically objective'.

Greece posts highest deflation since records began in 1960.

E.on has already bumped up dual fuel prices by 3.7%.

Bupa says a lack of motivation and poor health is "costing businesses dearly".

China's oil imports jump 19% to 5.73 million barrels a day in November.

But the REC says job availability has dipped, particularly in IT and engineering.

EADS is planning to cut between 5,000 and 6,000 jobs as part of restructuring.

The APS scheme had a deficit of £680m at its most recent evaluation.

EU Sub-Committee on Economic and Financial Affairs to investigate shadow banking.

IMRG/Capgemini research predicts £2.9bn to be spent through tablets and smartphones over Christmas.

The research follows George Osborne's Autumn Statement 2013.

Greece will release third-quarter GDP data at 10:00GMT.

French finance minister urges Europe policymakers to move quickly to conclude deal.

HSBC looking to offload UK banking arm amid regulatory pressures on profits.

Mumbai's BSE Sensex strikes record high after main opposition party BJP wins state polls.

Department store John Lewis reports strong online sales despite consumer gloom as wages fall.

US private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management initially said it would sell its stake in Freedom Group.

Chinese firms are due to repay record 2.6tn yuan of bonds in 2014.

Media sources say Diamond will list a shell company, investing in South Africa, on LSE.

Certificate of deposits are savings instruments entitling bearer to receive interest.

World Trade Organisation Bali agreement could boost markets.

George Osborne to make change from April 2015 in bid to 'throw cold water' over capital's overheating property market.

Chancellor George Osborne announces abolition of disc in favour of electronic register in autumn statement.