Shane Croucher

Balance of imports and exports continues to be skewed by goods, though overall picture improves in September.

Despite being in collapse, construction sector could be key to full UK economic recovery, claims new campaign.

Policymakers also keep base rate at record low as they wait to see impact of credit easing efforts on UK economy.

Drought in the US and dry weather across Europe and Asia sees grains and wheat stocks depleted according to UN FAO.

Index of permanent jobs shows fastest rise in vacancies for almost a year and a half, though UK economy's outlook worsens.

Dixville Notch, New Hampshire begins taking votes - even though Romney continues campaigning in last-ditch bid for victory.

As official data reveals 171,000 jobs added to US economy in October, IBTimes UK brings you the initial reactions and how it will effect the US Elections

Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals US economy added 171,000 new jobs in October.

Latest Markit/CIPS PMI survey reveals continued weakness in construction sector as job levels drop and new business orders fall again.

Paris-based telecoms equipment specialist Alcatel-Lucent blamed lower sales volumes but said cost-cutting programme is on track.

Slowing new business and export orders dragged manucaturing sector activity down in October according to a private industry survey.

BSkyB, Britain's biggest pay TV provider, added 48,000 new customers in the three months to September 30.

Some industry forecasts say it could rank as one of the most costly hurricanes ever to hit the US, though others say it is too early to tell.

Former minister urges long-term growth strategy and focus on localism to secure recovery.

Good news for retailers, as a new benchmark survey shows better-than-expected sales in October.

UBS fixed income traders had their work passes blocked and could not gain access to the bank's building by Liverpool Street.

A £75m investment by Royal Mail Group will see its Parcelforce business expanded over the next four years.

Company expenses systems used to incentivise sustainability and cut costs while engaging staff with gamification techniques.

ONS data shows output falling in August as the construction sector's troubles continue.

Lord Turner, FSA chairman and Bank of England governor contender, says innovative policies are needed to lift the country out of the downturn.

Reuters survey of economists shows most think British economy will barely lift out of recession over the next four quarters.

MPC member Weale also used Daily Mail interview to air inflation concerns over more quantitative easing in the UK economy.

PM attacks Labour's economic record and policy while emphasising government austerity and welfare cuts.

Prime minister speaking at Conservative party conference insisting '"painful decisions' and austerity imperative if UK economy to recover.

Leading economic thinktank says underlying growth may only be 0.2 percent as economy stagnates.

Employers will be able to offer staff shares if they sacrifice certain employment rights such as redundancy pay under new proposals from the chancellor.

Banks encouraged to boost lending but is this wise as outlook for UK economy worsens?

Worse than expected trade and manufacturing data may hinder anticipated sharp bounce in third quarter GDP data.

Osborne plan to buy off worker protection with company shares will fail, says TUC boss.