Markit composite PMI hits highest level since June 2011 in February.
China targets economic growth to be based on consumption rather than investment
GDP is expected to come down in 2014 due to low investment in mining
The ONS says GDP is estimated to have increased by 1.8% in 2013.
Adam Memon says the task of restoring economic growth to the UK has been achieved.
Fourth-quarter growth rate down at 0.6% on year compared to previous quarter's 2.7%.
Insee data reveals France's economy grew by 0.3% in the fourth quarter.
China said on Monday (January 20) that its economy grew 7.7 percent in 2013 after easing in the final three months on sagging investment growth, a cooldown that some analysts say is a sign of the more sober times ahead as the government wrestles to implement major reforms.
China records growth rate of 7.7% in fourth quarter, down from 7.8% in third quarter.
The Federal Statistical Office figures show that Germany's economic performance in 2013 weaker than expected.
OECD's composite leading indicators report shows UK economy on the mend in 2014.
Economic think tank NIESR said GDP is 'depressed' but recession appears to be over.
ONS data suggests GDP growth fell back on poor construction, manufacturing and production figures.
Chinese economy to expand a notch above government's target of 7.5%.
Most Singaporeans say they cannot afford to get sick.
US economy expands by 4.1% in the July-September quarter.
The UK and the US will release third-quarter growth data today.
Home Secretary Theresa May pushes government plans for tough new migrant rules but can do nothing to allay voter fears.
Markit's flash composite eurozone PMI hits best quarterly reading for two-and-a-half years.
Federation of Small Businesses report shows many expect to grow and hire staff in 2014.
Rome police say mafia targets vulnerable property owners who are forced to sell because of poor economic climate.
Leaked report reveals UK Government in bid to limit annual net migration from EU countries to 75,000.