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Chancellor warns Scottish nationalists that split from Britain carries heavy price.

The Indian rupee may drop to 72 to a US dollar in six months as growth slows.

Nokia began life 148 years ago as a Finnish wood pulp mill, before making rubber boots, tyres and smartphones.

Public outcry as UK-based phone giant avoids UK tax after one of biggest corporate deals in history

OECD expects growth in major advanced economies to build further in second half, but warns of major risks.

Unemployment has fallen by 149,940 people in first eight months of 2013, according to Spain's Labour Ministry.

Economic recovery weak because of three years of Osborne austerity, says TUC.

Markit PMI survey for UK construction sector shows sharpest rise in output for almost six years.

Contrast between Tunisian Revolution and what has happened in Egypt, Lybia and Syria could not be more stark.

HSBC, JPMorgan, BNP Paribas, Morgan Stanley and Nomura cut India GDP forecasts.

Eight months away from the next elections, Chuck Parnell explores how South Africans are in desperate need of inspirational leadership.

Markit Eurozone manufacturing PMI rises to 26-month high at 51.4 in August.

Powerful Markit manufacturing PMI data adds weight to view UK economy is finally recovering.

Stock and commodity markets volatile over possible US strike on Syria.

Gold remains safe investment hedge in times of economic uncertainty.

Brush with illness makes expat Cath Everett see the need for South Africa's move towards an NHS-type service.

Manmohan Singh tells parliament fundamentals of Asia's third largest economy remain strong.

Britain's benchmark FTSE 100 index opened 0.2% higher

British Chambers of Commerce lifts 2013 UK growth forecast to 1.3% as service sector booms.

David Cameron losing parliamentary vote on Syria stuns US.

Cuts to research budgets run the risk of hindering future growth and scientific discoveries, argues Juha Ylä-Jääski.

Inflation at 1.6% for August as jobless levels increased to 2.95 million.

Department of Commerce's Bureau of Economic Analysis revises up Q2 GDP growth to 2.5%.

Markit's August retail PMI shows eurozone healing after exit from recession in second quarter.

BDRC Continental's SME Finance Monitor reports growing optimism among SMEs about year ahead.

Asia's third largest economy watching rupee tumble and tightening financial conditions.

Higher urbanisation will fuel consumption-led growth, according to UN report.

Daimler plans to set up its biggest factory in China to boost Mercedes Benz sales in country

Rise in domestic demand, faster urbanisation and growth in laggard regions propel economy.

Real declined 16% against US dollar since May and is heading to a five-year low.