economy

ONS data shows UK economy grew by 0.8% in first quarter of year.

Nominet says the IT sector needs to attract more women into the industry

CBI survey shows firms increasingly confident about UK economic recovery.

Businesses are optimistic about the economic outlook; the highest it's been since 2007.

South Korean economy expands by 3.9% in first quarter from a year earlier, beating forecasts.

CBI industrial trends survey reveals buoyant mood among UK manufacturers.

George Osborne boosted by news that borrowing and deficit figures beat OBR forecasts.

Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) said the gross value in March was up 37% on year before.

Wages are outstripping inflation but most voters are not feeling benefits yet

Households most optimistic about their finances in more than five years, says Markit.

Osborne favours disputed "dynamic scoring" technique for supportive study on impact of his tax cuts.

Singapore largely depends on external trade for its economic growth.

E-retail sales index, compiled by Capgemini and IMRG, sees online shopping leap 17% over year.

EY Item Club predicts small interest rates hike in 2015 but sharp increases after that.

As runners prepare for UK's premier marathon, IBTimes UK adds up what they are facing

The Chancellor made the comments after coming under fire from the IMF last year.

MetLife research adds one in ten of employees have had to take time off work due to sports-related injuries

British Retail Consortium shows shops continuing to cut prices because of consumer finance squeeze, despite UK recovery.

UK GDP estimate from NIESR puts growth at 0.9% in first quarter of 2014.

Chancellor George Osborne hails upgraded IMF forecasts, but warns job not yet finished.

British Chambers of Commerce says UK growth strengthening, but risks to recovery remain.

There were 24 IPOs on London market in first quarter, raising total funds of £3.9bn, according to E&Y report.

Official PMI rose to 50.3 in March from eight-month low of 50.2 in February.

Financial crisis has left many too cautious in UK economy.

Eurozone is focusing on fast-tracking delayed payments under existing rescue packages, Reuters reported.

The optimism index has increased over the last year by a staggering 22 points.

Chancellor Osborne has to convince us the rat he's pulling from his tattered black hat is a rabbit.

The study also claimed that the 2007 underground sex economy's worth was estimated between $39.9m and $290m.

China targets economic growth to be based on consumption rather than investment

GDP is expected to come down in 2014 due to low investment in mining