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Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn undeterred in Chinese human rights challenge
Veteran campaigner plans to raise the issue with President Xi Jinping in a private meeting.
Wildlife not human rights on the agenda for Prince William as China's President XI visits UK
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn expected to raise human rights issue at a state banquet.
Controversy as plans to exhibit Magna Carta at a Beijing University shelved at the last minute
China's authorities fear the Magna Carta would incite rebellion amongst students.
Redcar and Tata Steel: Four reasons why the UK steel industry is struggling to survive
Paul Swinney tells IBTimes UK there are several reasons why the industry in the UK is fighting to survive.
UK-China nuclear deal could threaten national security
There is growing concern the national infrastructure deal could pose a security threat.
Senior managers regime: Banking sector welcomes Treasury changes to compliance rules
"Reverse burden of proof" rule meant senior management of failing banks were guilty until proven innocent.
Osborne's fiscal charter breezes through as Labour MPs defy Corbyn
The Conservative government's new spending rules passed by 320 to 258 votes.
Fiscal charter: Everything you need to know about George Osborne's latest political manoeuvre
Osborne putting into law that UK governments must target a budget surplus.
Watch PMQs LIVE: David Cameron and Jeremy Corbyn to clash after party conferences
Labour leader goes into the verbal bout with his first victory over the prime minister.
UK unemployment reaches pre-crash low of 5.4% but chancellor warns of external threats
Mark Carney said BoE will look at unemployment numbers rather than inflation for interest rates.
George Osborne urges Labour rebellion in wake of John McDonnell fiscal charter bungling
Chancellor looked to capitalise on Labour's indecision and called for "fiscal sanity".
London set to become first financial centre in the West to offer Chinese sovereign debt
This move would be formally announced next week, when Chinese President Xi Jinping, visits UK.
UK house prices rise by 5.2% with costs increasing fastest in England says ONS
The Office for National Statistics has released statistics for August house price inflation.
Diane Abbott tries to laugh off fiscal charter U-turn as Labour leaders face backlash
The shadow development secretary claims Labour MPs are 'comfortable' with the policy change.
Labour: John McDonnell's last-minute U-turn over fiscal pact sends party spinning into disarray
The shadow chancellor had hoped the pact would sure-up Labour's economic credibility.
Government to sell final 14% stake in Royal Mail
The government's stake in Royal Mail is valued at £660m.
More UK workers earning less than living wage as in-work poverty increases
West Somerset is one of the areas with a high proportion of workers below the living wage.
Unleashing business investment will revive Britain's zombie economy
UK government policies, deliberate or not, are tying up labour and capital in low-productive uses.
UK and Germany to disucss £10bn privatisation of Urenco
According to some analysts, the uranium processing giant's stake sale could help the UK raise £3bn.
UK government converts RBS shares in push for accelerated privatisation
RBS said that 51bn of its non-voting series B shares at 10p will be swapped for 5.1bn ordinary £1 shares.
Cameron's attack on 'terrorist-sympathising' Corbyn resembles a McCarthyist witch-hunt
The prime minister has returned the tone of British politics to a darker period of history.
Boris Johnson attacks Labour under Jeremy Corbyn as 'toxic moonshine' [Video]
Mayor of London uses platform to attack anti-capitalist stance of Labour under Corbyn.
Lloyds boss Antonio Horta-Osorio: Banks should live with regulation to win back trust
Horta-Osorio said Lloyds had a special responsibility to change the position of banks in society.
George Osborne's national living wage is 'magic money tree' thinking
Osborne is cutting one of the best kinds of welfare we have in tax credits.
William Keegan: Conservative party doctrine wasted opportunity to solve infrastructure problem
Who should have the temerity to proclaim "the way this country is run is broken"?
Conservative Party Conference: Why Britain's disabled people's movement is protesting in Manchester
Disabled People Against Cuts have carried out direct action against austerity since 2010.
George Osborne: Whitehall will give councils control of £26bn in devolution revolution
The chancellor unveiled the major tax policy at the Conservative conference in Manchester.
George Osborne unveils 'building Britain' vision in Conservative conference address [Full speech]
Chancellor outlined the plan at the Conservative Party conference in Manchester.
Where to watch Chancellor George Osborne address the Conservative Party Conference
The BBC and Sky will be showing live feeds of the chancellor's address from Manchester.
Knight Frank posts record annual profits as UK property activity gathers pace
One of the key properties company sold was 33 Portland Place in London.