ECONOMY

UK construction PMI shows sharpening contratcion in final month of 2012.

Only 11 member jurisdictions published the final set of Basel III regulations effective from the start of this year.

Nationwide House Price Index reports 1 percent fall in price of typical UK home across 2012.

In-line sales leading up to Christmas Eve bump 2012 profit guidance to upper end of £620m range

Microsoft acquires Silicon Valley start-up R2 Studios which was also targeted by Google and Apple.

China's services sector growth adds to signs of economic recovery in the world's second-largest economy.

Lord Green tells IBTimes UK reaching the £1tn export value target will not be easy "but it is a marathon we can complete".

UK and US markets kick off year with triple-digit gains following last-minute tax deal in Washington.

Latest EU bailout for Dexia moves Europe one step closer to a Lehman Brothers-style collapse, says Martin Cole.

Labour's shadow business secretary calls for day to support independent shops in UK.

Campaigners say fares have risen 50% in decade yet commuters still face service cuts.

US will breach $16.4 trillion debt limit on 28 February, setting new deadline for lawmakers to agree spending cuts

The deal helps China Steel and Posco to secure long-term iron ore supply.

NFU president Peter Kendall tells government to make CAP fair for British farmers.

UK PMI data for manufacturing sector shows unexpectedly strong end to fourth quarter.

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.

More retailers expected to file for bankruptcy in 2013 because of tough economic conditions.

A number of recent data indicate that China's economy is recovering after seven consecutive quarters of slowdown.

Fears of recession subside after lower house approves bipartisan deal.

Britain's GDP growth targets unlikely to be achieved, says think-tank.

According to Halifax Housing Market Confidence tracker, sentiments remain strongest since April 2011.

The deal awaits approval of House of Representatives.

Major economic and political issues on agenda of G8 meeting in June in Northern Ireland.

Deal paves way for raising taxes for individuals earning more than $400,00 and couples getting over $450,00, while retaining unemployment benefits.

FTSE 100 dips in final half day of trading as global investors eye 11th-hour meeting in Washington.

M&A activity declines in 2012 due to global economic uncertainty.

Most of the Asian bourses post annual gains as the year 2012 comes to a close.

Domestic demand, rather than exports, driving Chinese growth.

Democrats and Republicans still sharply divided over tax hikes.