Digital sales exceed £1bn for first time
Digital sales of music, films and games passed £1bn for the first time in the UK last year, with an 11.4 per cent increase in downloads meaning that over a quarter of the entertainment market is now digital.
Retail Bankruptcies Set to Rise in 2013 Amid Economic Weakness
More retailers expected to file for bankruptcy in 2013 because of tough economic conditions.
China's Manufacturing Activity Shows 'Modest Improvement' in December
A number of recent data indicate that China's economy is recovering after seven consecutive quarters of slowdown.
US House of Representatives Backs Fiscal Cliff Deal [VIDEO]
Fears of recession subside after lower house approves bipartisan deal.
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US Lawmakers Reach Deal to Avert 'Fiscal Cliff'
Deal paves way for raising taxes for individuals earning more than $400,00 and couples getting over $450,00, while retaining unemployment benefits.
European Shares Slip as US Lawmakers Push for Final Budget Deal
FTSE 100 dips in final half day of trading as global investors eye 11th-hour meeting in Washington.
Europe Mergers and Acquisitions 2012 Review: Top 5 Deals
M&A activity declines in 2012 due to global economic uncertainty.
Asian Markets 2012 Roundup: A Year of Political Shifts, Economic Woes and Austerity
Most of the Asian bourses post annual gains as the year 2012 comes to a close.
China Manufacturing Index Rises to 19-Month High
Domestic demand, rather than exports, driving Chinese growth.
Fiscal Cliff Talks Reach Edge as Deadline Hours Away [VIDEO]
Democrats and Republicans still sharply divided over tax hikes.
UK Moving in 'Right Direction', Says David Cameron in New Year's Message
Prime Minister says Britons can look forward to 2013 with 'realism and optimism'.
Wall Street Braces for Crucial Week as Fiscal Cliff Deadline Looms
Analysts fear panic if no deal is reached on debt ceiling and tax increases.
France's Constitutional Council Rejects 75% Millionaire Tax Rate
Government to redraft bill and submit it again to raise tax rate.
UK's First-Time Home Buyers at Highest Level for Five Years
Falling house prices and increased availability of finance drive 12 per cent annual rise in first-time buyers.
Senate Leaders Look For Last-Minute Deal on 'Fiscal Cliff'
As Obama exudes some hope, efforts on to find middle ground.
Year of the Sack? Big-Name Departures in European Business, Banking and Finance
Bob Diamond is biggest to leave post but 2012 had fair share of top-flight resignations.
Kensington Street Costliest for Property in UK
Egerton Crescent, near Harrods, costliest street in UK at £8.1m.
UK Employment to Hit Record 30 Million by 2015
Economists puzzled by rising jobs despite sluggish economic growth.
Japan's Latest Industrial Output Data Underlines Weakness
Industrial output in November declines 1.7 percent and consumer prices fall 0.1 percent.
Lonmin CEO Ian Farmer Steps Down Following Serious Illness
Search begins for replacement as acting CEO Simon Scott rules himself out of the running.
US Lawmakers Struggle to Reach Last-Minute 'Fiscal Cliff' Deal
Barack Obama set to meet congressional leaders at White House as optimism wanes and deadline looms.
European Shares Drift Higher Despite Impending Budget Stalement
Treasury Secretary's warning on debt ceiling adds further concern to investor's holiday list
Fiscal Cliff: Barack Obama Cuts Holiday Short to Resume Urgent Talks [VIDEO]
US president returns early from Hawaii for emergency talks on how to break deadlock with Republicans.
Best of 2012: Business Quotes of the Year
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South Korea Cuts Growth Outlook on Slowing Exports to US and Eurozone
South Korea lowers 2013 growth forecast to 3 percent from 4.3 percent.
Toyota to Pay £680m in Settling Lexus Lawsuits Over Acceleration Issues
Toyota will pay record sum to US customers over vehicle defects.
Obama cuts holiday short to resume fiscal cliff talks
US President Barack Obama had cut short his Christmas holiday in Hawaii to resume talks in Washington over how to avoid the 'fiscal cliff'.
Chinese Industrial Profits Rise 22.8% in November
Rising profits point to Chinese economic rebound in fourth quarter.
Britain Allocates £22m for Research into Graphene Commercialisation [VIDEO]
'Super material' seen to have immense commercial possibilities.
UK Overtakes Brazil as Sixth Largest Economy
Emerging economies such as India and Russia to surpass Britain by 2020.
Harrods Starts Winter Sale
Harrods to offer discounts of up to 70% in once-a-year in-store bargain sale.
Boxing Day Tube Services Hit as Drivers Walk Out over Pay Dispute
Transport for London looks to minimise hardship with extra bus services and suspension of congestion and parking charges.
Angela Merkel Buying Euroland without Maxing Out her Credit [BLOG]
Germany flexes muscles and France strangely compliant: the world looks at the EU's coming implosion with relief, argues Martin Cole.
European Shares End Mixed After Quiet Holiday Session
Britain's FTSE 100 ends little changed amid thin volumes at home, closed markets around Europe as investors await last-minute budget deal in Washington
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