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Round-up of comments on UK's 0.3 percent growth in first quarter as triple-dip recession threat looks to have been avoided.

ONS preliminary GDP data suggests no triple-dip recession in significant boost for Chancellor George Osborne.

The UK GDP data will confirm whether the country has entered a "triple-dip recession" or not.

South Korea GDP rises most in two years in first quarter.

South Korea's economy grew 0.9 percent in the first quarter from 0.3 percent in the fourth quarter.

Business groups have welcomed focusing FLS more towards SME lending, but warn that it will not alone heal the UK economy.

Chancellor George Osborne borrowed less than fiscal watchdog predicted, despite weak domestic output weighing on tax receipts.

German economic activity in April slows for the first time in five months as Cyprus headwinds hit the eurozone core.

China's April manufacturing PMI indicates disappointing growth in the first quarter.

Markit shows household finances in precarious position as real-terms pay cuts and rising cost of living dent income.

Britain's debt-to-GDP hits 90 percent and notches one of the highest budget deficit figures for the whole of the European Union.

Google has defended paying very little tax in the UK by highlighting its key role in growing economy.

Giorgio Napolitano becomes first two-term president after weekend vote that could mark end of political gridlock.

Alisher Usmanov has been named the UK's richest resident, with a fortune of £13.3 billion. But how did he get so rich?

Different surveys predict the UK will avoid triple-dip recession.

Asian markets end on a mixed note in the week due to volatile commodity prices and yen weakness.

Ratings agency follows Moody's to downgrade Britain to AA+ but keeps a stable outlook

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Current account surplus rises to €16.3bn, above analysts' estimates of €14.5bn

Appearing to back Osborne over IMF on austerity, incoming BoE governor Carney said fiscal adjustments only route to sustainable economic growth for UK.

International Monetary Fund predicts just 0.7 percent growth for UK economy in 2013.

International Monetary Fund says advanced nations will expand at a 1.2 percent pace, compared to 5.3 percent for emerging and developing economies.

Yen's weakness and growing investor sentiment in the country are cited as reasons for better industrial production data.

China attributes weak growth rate to global economic tensions and domestic controls such as property cooling measures.

China's GDP growth eases to 7.7 percent in the first quarter from 7.9 percent in the preceding quarter.

Most Asian markets add to their gains during the week supported by a strong start to the US earning season and Japan stimulus.

Nicos Anastasiades says he’s writing to EU officials to ask for extra assistance and support despite the €10bn bailout

Egyptian government late on half of payments to oil companies as post-Arab Spring uncertainty damages economy.

India's economic growth is yet to pick up despite the recent policy reforms initiated by the government.

European markets retreat after four straight days of gains.