economy

GfK survey shows first consecutive drop in month-on-month UK consumer confidence since 2011

Scotland's deputy first minister argues independent Scotland would help women find work and create jobs.

Former chancellor critical of Alex Salmond's vision for an independent Scotland.

Bank of Spain governor warns that country's economy still vulnerable.

EEF, the manufacturers organisation, warns of higher credit costs but says access to finance easing for firms.

Hundreds of thousands of state employees in the country will be awarded an extra month's pay.

Bank policymaker warns UK recovery will take time to filter down to ordinary Britons.

Socialist president can rule without consulting national assembly.

French government responds to pressure to change tax policies that have stoked unpopularity and criticism.

Yellen faces questions on QE and a possible housing bubble during her senate testimony.

Frances O'Grady, TUC general secretary, says working people deserve a fair share of the benefits of recovery.

OECD signals growth may be better than expected in many economies, but warns on troubled Brics nations.

CBI SME Trends Survey shows optimism rising at fastest pace since 1988 in UK manufacturing sector.

No discernible impact of partial federal government shutdown, says Labor Department.

Bitcoin's value passes $300, up from $150 a month ago, as fears of boom-and-bust are reignited among analysts.

Economy slowdown is elephant in the room at Beijing's political gathering, says Dr Reza Hasmath.

Markit/CIPS UK construction sector index hits over six year high in October.

Rhys Moore, director of the Living Wage Foundation, says the rate has become a badge of honour for employers.

Krstic talks exclusively to IBTimes UK on camera about major financial reforms to boost economic growth.

Business in Scotland 2013 survey shows that small businesses are the winners in Scotland's economy

At WIEF, Iraq's Dr Rowsch Nuri Shaways points to double-digit economic growth forecast for country.

Malaysia's Prime Minister Mohd Najib Tun Razak was speaking at World Islamic Economic Forum in London.

Bankia posts €362m net profit in nine months to September after multi-billion loss in 2012.

Move to help P Chidambaram meet the fiscal deficit target of 4.8% of GDP.

ONS reports UK GDP lifting 0.8% in third quarter as recovery continues.

During Prime Ministers Questions David Cameron is challenged on energy prices.

Greek lawmakers voted to cut off state funding to the far-right Golden Dawn party early on Wednesday morning (October 23), the latest effort by the government to clamp down on a party it has branded a "neo-Nazi criminal gang".

Administration had taken steps to liberalise interest rates and encourage trade and investment.

State-owned firms that dominate Chinese economy recorded 10.5% increase in profits for first three quarters of 2013.

But software firm Sage says UK SMEs are among the most risk-averse in the world.