Esure Seeks £1.1bn IPO Valuation at London Stock Exchange
Esure is set to enter FTSE 250 index with a flotation price in the range between 240p to 310p per share.
China's Wine Consumption to Increase Further, but at Slower Pace
China's wine drinking surges by 142.1 percent to 159.25 million cases during 2007-2011, says a study.
US Trade Deficit Widens 16.5% in January
The US oil imports rise 12.3 percent in January while sales to Europe, China, Japan and Brazil decline.
Japan Escapes Recession with 0.2% Economic Growth in Fourth Quarter
Japan's economy expands 0.2 percent in fourth quarter, but widening current account deficit remains a challenge to Shinzo Abe.
Adidas Slips to Loss in Fourth - Quarter on Reebok Writedown
Adidas shares gain as investors expect better sales and bottom-line results in 2013.
BT to Create 1,000 Jobs in Pan-UK Fibre Broadband Project
BT's £2.5bn fibre rollout project to provide high-speed broadband services across the country.
BCC Slashes 2013 UK Growth Forecast to 0.6%
BCC expects medium-term improvement, reaching 2.2 percent in 2015.
Australia's Trade Deficit Widens 54% in January as Bad Weather Hits Coal Exports
Australia's coal exports have been hurt by closing of ports and mines due to flooding in Queensland.
India Approves AirAsia's $15 Million Joint Venture with Tata Group
AirAsia becomes the first foreign firm to enter India's aviation sector as its joint venture with Tatas gets government nod.
UK House Prices up 0.5% in February - Halifax
Halifax survey records positive February data for the housing sector, indicating signs of recovery.
Samsung Electronics Invests $112 Million for 3% Stake in Sharp
Samsung takes 3.04 percent stake in the struggling Japanese firm in a third-party allotment deal.
Australia's Economy Grows 0.6% in Fourth Quarter on Public Spending and Exports
Australia's fourth-quarter GDP growth highlights increased public investments and exports.
Payday Loan Industry to Face Advertising Restrictions
The new Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) boasts tough powers over consumer credit industry.
UK Food Inflation Falls to 5-Month Low in February
However, shop price inflation rises as non-food chains withdraw post-Christmas sales discounts.
Eurozone Services Sector Contracts Further in February - Markit PMI
Eurozone services sector continues to decline on persistent weakness in France, Italy and Spain.
Jaguar Land Rover to Launch 8 New Models in 2013, to Double Jobs at i54 Plant
Jaguar Land Rover announces further investments in product development and engine manufacturing.
UK February Retail Sales Rise at Fastest Pace in 3 Years, Says BRC
Retail sales surge in February on higher demand for big-ticket items and household articles.
China Hikes Defence Spending by 10.7% in 2013 [VIDEO]
China's defence spending growth rate has slowed down in 2013, underlining the recent slowdown in the economy.
China's Services Sector Growth Slows Down in February - HSBC PMI [VIDEO]
China's February services sector PMI indicates moderate recovery for the Chinese economy.
Spanish Jobless Claims Cross Record 5 Million Mark [VIDEO]
Spanish unemployment rise is smallest in five years, raising hopes of recovery.
Bank of Ireland Posts €2.2bn Pre-Tax Loss in 2012
Bank of Ireland posts wider pre-tax losses in 2012 due to charges on asset sales and employee redundancy costs.
News Corp Exits New Zealand's Sky Network Television
Rupert Murdoch's media company is divesting its minority holdings in firms ahead of its split to into two separate divisions.
UK Home Prices Rise in February on Higher Demand in London - Hometrack
The UK property market conditions are boosted by higher house prices in London and Southern England , says Hometrack.
South Korea Inflation Eases to Two- Month Low in February
South Korea's inflation rate falls on weak domestic consumption and strong currency.
Ryanair Plans 9% Cut in Stansted Flights on Increased Landing Fees
Company looks to cut 170 flights across 43 routes a week.
US Judge Orders $450m Cut in Samsung's Damages to Apple
Apple suffers another setback in its legal battle with Samsung with a reduction in $1bn damages awarded in 2012.
Barack Obama Signs Sequester Order on Steep Spending Cuts
A meeting between Obama and congressional leaders fails to avert $85bn spending cuts, which could harm US and global economy.
Glencore Shares Down on Delayed Xstrata Takeover
£50bn deal delayed as Glencore awaits Chinese approval.
BSkyB Expands UK Broadband and Fixed-Line Offering with £200 Mn Telefónica Deal
BSkyB set to become second-largest provider of broadband in UK.
House Prices Rise 0.2% in February - Nationwide
Housing sector experiencing gradual recovery helped by improvement in job market.
