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Investors await the UK government's Autumn Statement, due out at 11:15GMT.

New Ford Mustang announced, with Ecoboost engine and right-hand-drive model for the UK.

The company says the job cuts will fall in the firm's water unit in France.

Dual-screened YotaPhone launches in Europe with a second e-ink display on the back to conserve battery life.

Eurozone unemployment rate falls for the first time since February 2011.

US equities expected to continue run of record highs.

Samardzich says girls are getting steered away from STEM subjects at school.

Survey finds that French workers are most in need of a holiday despite having world's best holiday leave.

German ZEW economic survey's results due at 10:00 hrs GMT.

Hunter-gatherers in Europe were the first people to have pet dogs.

European Commission and ECB research highlights ongoing SME finance crunch holding back recovery.

Smartphones and tablets will soon be cleared for use during taxiing, takeoff and landing on European flights.

Group owned by family of billionaire Philip Green sees sales decline on back of milder than expected weather.

Deloitte says the average Christmas budget across Europe will jump 0.7% this year to about €450 per family.

UCL study finds European immigrants to UK make £25bn net contribution to economy.

EuroStat says youth unemployment rate hit 24.1% in September.

Former South African president FW de Klerk calls for Europe to become more competitive in Africa, writes Heinrich Matthee.

Istanbul's underwater rail tunnel conceived by Ottoman sultan.

SWIFT agreement, signed after 9/11, allows US to track bank transfer data in EU to scrutinise terrorists' financial transactions.

Burger King fast food chain shares rise on back of solid third quarter results.

Ministers explore options to reduce costs of so-called benefits tourism.

Target Depression in the Workplace initiative sees top executives from likes of Barclays and Unilever come together.

Capgemini report warns of pressing need to stabilise energy market and secure supplies in Europe.

Companies are afraid of possible immigration law overhaul in US that can drive up costs.

Troubled Greek economy may finally be turning the corner after years of austerity

Italy, Malta and Spain at receiving end as Mediterranean becomes preferred route into Europe.

The oft-rumoured Half-Life 3 could finally be on its way after Valve registers the name as a trademark in Europe.

Andre Villas-Boas believes Tottenham's emphasis on attacking football will reap its rewards domestically and in Europe.

Understanding your enemies and their tactics is the only way to identify them in cyberspace.

Portuguese Social Democrats accuse IMF of having two faces over austerity-driven bailout agreement.