ECONOMY

US reports positive data on durable goods, pending home sales and initial jobless claims.

The multi-nation group said the UK's departure from EU would affect trade, investments and jobs.

Motorists around France have been queueing to fill their fuel tanks, as strikes at oil refineries persist.

IBTimes UK spoke to two business leaders to find out how Brexit could affect trade on both sides of the Atlantic.

Second estimate of UK GDP confirms growth hits a three-year low, as economy slows in the first quarter of 2016.

ONS says the net number of EU citizens coming to Britain rose to 184,000 in 2015.

IBTimes UK was in attendance for the Ladbrokes EU debate at the Institute of Directors.

Oil prices got a boost after US said crude inventories fell 4.2 million barrels in the week to 20 May.

Sajid Javid, who met Tata Steel in India on 25 May, will update the UK parliament on the progress on 26 May.

A 46% slump in UK buyer registration has occured in just one month, says Paul Smith

Optimism about general business environment declines slightly in the three months to May but employment remains resilient.

Sparks fly as China is accused of dumping cheap steel on global markets.

TV star will help the government champion apprenticeships in roadshows across England.

New Digital Economy Bill would force banks, broadband and energy providers to deliver faster response.

The independent think tank report will prove to be a blow for the Vote Leave campaign.

April new home sales in the US stood at 619,000 units, marking the highest level since January 2008.

Eurogroup also agrees to extend debt relief measures to ease Athens's financing woes.

This has been attributed to HMRC's decision to reduce its headcount by 11,000 people between 2010 and 2014.

With less than a month to go before the referendum, six in 10 British retailers yet to plan for Brexit.

Tomato Leaf Miner, also known as Tuta Absoluta has caused losses of at least 1bn naira in Kaduna State.

Carney claims the BoE has a responsibility to warn on the risks related to Britain leaving the European Union.

Cameron also says Britons will soon benefit from low mobile phone roaming charges across the EU.

ONS figures reveal UK public sector borrowing falls £15.7bn to £76bn in the financial year to the end of March.

Monetary Authority of Singapore penalises Switzerland's BSI Bank for alleged breach of money-laundering regulations.

Investors are looking forward to the 27 May speech by Fed Chair Janet Yellen.

Athens's debt levels unsustainable without 'upfront' remissions, Washington-based lender says.

A study revealed that fixed income, currencies and commodities trading division was the most affected.

ICSA poll finds 43% of businesses describing a Brexit as "potentially damaging" compared with 70% six months ago.

Warning comes as Treasury releases its analysis into the short-term effects of a 'leave' vote.