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Night Tube: Transport for London have no launch date for new service as dispute continues
EXCLUSIVE: Underground spokeswoman tells IBTimes UK that there is no new roll-out date.
Eric Schmidt: Former Google boss says Britain is the world leader in e-commerce
Schmidt said the UK's 'regulatory environment' and role within Europe had transformed its reputation.
Unexpected events can force governments to change course - so let's hope this one rethinks the cuts
Cameron and Osborne successfully sold the 'public spending crisis' interpretation to the public.
UK economy: George Osborne needs 'Christmas miracle' to hit deficit target after shock borrowing figures
Analysts say the government is still borrowing too much as November figures rise by £1.3bn.
Oil price fall slows Scottish economic growth
Overall growth in Scotland remains forecast at 1.9% for 2015, down on year before figures, Dr Gary Gillespie says.
Fed lift off: US Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen says don't 'overblow' recent rate rise
Yellen says the increase reflects the Federal Reserve's confidence in the US economy.
Heathrow expansion: Government accused of being 'gutless' over decision delay
Director General John Longworth says the delay is costing the country business.
Paris attacks could add to stock market and oil price woes
US stock index futures declined to session lows after the close on Friday, following the Paris attacks.
Russian plane crash: Egypt's economy could take years to recover experts warn
Holidaymakers are likely to scared away for the near future.
London needs to cater for 24-hour party people to rival Barcelona and Berlin
Ahead of the 24-hour Tube the government needs to make life easier for pubs, clubs and restaurants.
EU referendum: Stuart Rose launches campaign for UK to remain in EU [Video]
Pro-European group launches campaign to keep Britain in the EU.
Bank of England governor Mark Carney says climate change threatens economy
Carney believes that there is "still time to act" but that "the window is finite and it's closing".
George Osborne upbeat on slowing China economy and encourages UK investment
Chancellor George Osborne called for more Chinese investment in the UK.
Election 2016: Donald Trump blames China for plummeting stock market
The recent stockmarket decline may have caused Trump's portfolio to lose over $1m.
UK inflation rate rises to 0.1% although food prices are still falling
Weak outlook on inflation rate has made analysts think an interest rate rise in 2015 would be too soon.
Sacked Barclays executive Antony Jenkins to walk away with bonuses of up to '£28m'
Rich rewards for CEO Antony Jenkins despite being sacked by Barclays for failing to turn round bank.
How Mongolia's rollercoaster economy could be about to take off
As its bigger neighbour China flounders, will Mongolia be the next bull market?
How the Philippines is emerging as a key Asian economy
Growth in the Philippines is taking off.
UK employment: Jobs growth slows down but unemployment keeps falling
Higher inflation is expected to tighten the job market, edging down average pay.
UK retail sales: slowdown in growth as bad weather hits clothing sales
Clothing sales experienced a cold shower, but furniture sales performed best in May
IMF agrees $833m loan for Iraq amid Isis conflict and lower oil prices
Agreement expected to be submitted to IMF executive board for consideration.
Greece economy: IMF debt repayment delay a negotiating tactic
Athens decided to postpone the payment of the €300m (£218m, $338m) loan – a highly unusual step, but one that does not yet signal a formal default.
IMF: Oil price decline has limited effect on Saudi Arabian economy
Increase in oil production and continued government spending will help support country, says IMF.
China manufacturing sector contracts on weak output, but Japan expands on improved operating conditions
HSBC China manufacturing PMI rose to 49.2 in May from 48.9 in April, while Japan PMI surged to 50.9 in May from 49.9.
George Osborne warns that EU is 'sleepwalking' out of global economy
European Union risks pricing itself out of global economy with excessive regulation, says chancellor
Japan economy up 2.4% in first quarter of 2015
Japan says country's economy expanded at its fastest pace in a year in January-March.
Britain's booming burger scene will get more competitive as Smashburger enters market
The US firm is looking to tap into the trend for premium burgers.
Narendra Modi's first year as prime minister of India: good for business or business as usual?
The pro-business leader has had one year to make his mark on one of the world's fastest growing economies.
Climate Change: G7 countries must serve as guiding light for clean energy [Video]
Germany called on its G7 counterparts to show economic opportunity of clean energy.
Prospect of uncertainty looms despite early signs of market approval
Early positive response to a Conservative victory is set to make way for caution.