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China's Exports Lower than Forecast and Imports Fall Too
China expected to come out with measures to boost exports in the wake of slowing growth.
China Announces Massive £100bn Infrastructure Projects
In a move to boost the sluggish economy, China plans to spend one trillion yuan (£98.7b) on highways, ports and runways.
Nick Clegg Stands Firm against Third Runway at Heathrow
Deputy PM urges government to stick by coalition agreement and suggests offloading capacity to Gatwick, Stansted and Luton.
Japan Downgrades Economic Outlook on Concerns of Global Slowdown
Japan's export-oriented economy is under pressure due to the continuing European debt crisis and slowing global economy.
Coalition Rule will End Before 2015, Predicts Poll
The proportion of electorate doubting the stability of the coalition has doubled in just two weeks.
Greek Restaurant Offering Single Bottle of Champagne For €120,000
Reports claim an Arab guest has already ordered a bottle.
Power Restored to India After Two-Day Blackout Across Half the Country
The blackout in 20 states left more than 600 million people without power - prompting a government inquiry.
Markets and Euro Surge after Spain's Bank Deal [VIDEO]
The MSCI Asia Pacific index, Hong Kong's Hang Seng and China's Shanghai Composite index all witnessed rises.
Global Markets Improve As G7 Set to Hold Emergency Talks
Emergency G7 talks on eurozone crisis gives a ray of hope for global markets.
City Bonuses to Fall by 48%, Says Cebr
The figures are the lowest over a decade for London's financial service workers.
Cash-Strapped North Korea to Send More Workers Abroad
North Korea's resources have dried up because of international sanctions and cessation of arms exports.
Industry Contradicts Official Figures on Recession
The CBI says the manufacturing sector is actually doing well.
Long-term Unemployment to Reach a Million: Report
A new research says a million people will be jobless for more than a year by the end of 2012, suggests a new report.
Bank Holidays Cost UK Exchequer £19 bn Annually
For the service sector dependent Britain, each holiday costs the economy £2.3 billion.
The Hottest Travel Destinations in 2012
British holidaymakers may be planning to holiday in 2012, but which destination to choose?