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Chancellor George Osborne unveils important talks in Hong Kong speech to business leaders.

Centrica says British Gas engulfed in affordability debate amid political row over energy bills ahead of election.

UK purchased 677 Ferrari sports cars in 2013, compared to 652 sold in Germany.

UK overtakes Germany as sports carmaker's strongest European market.

The ONS also says that the country's employment rate hit 72.1% in December 2013.

UK's move represents its message that Scots can enjoy some benefits of independence while remaining part of UK.

Photographs show enthusiastic royal shaking a leg with a sword in hand, surrounded by his Saudi hosts.

Theme park will offer interactive experience of Sherlock universe.

Nigel Terrington, The Paragon Group chief executive, praises speed of new UK regulatory approval process.

Vype e-cigarettes advert leaves out any reference to 'smokers'

Ye Olde Man & Sythe, Bolton, is reportedly being haunted by former owner Earl James Stanley

Eurozone allies in new attempt to bring in controversial European financial transaction tax.

The proposed action would be the latest move in the row over pay between staff and universities.

Idealo data shows Galaxy S2, S3 and S4 prices dropped months after launch.

Nokia Lumia 1320 is up for pre-order in the UK

Malcolm McLean says the Industry must redouble efforts to encourage individuals to seek advice.

Terms to reference for business rates review includes looking at how often commercial properties re-valued.

Ali Osman Mussa punched cafe owner in row over 'haram' hookah pipe habit

Indie pop Can We Dance hit-makers from Midlands to headline their first national tour this autumn.

UK Treasury extends Help to Buy to incorporate Islamic finance as London vies to become global hub for Muslim money.

Helena Morrissey says the arguments against quotas have not and will not change.

Switzerland faces rejig of trading relationship with EU and could set backdrop for UK membership renegotiation.

EU pressuring Swiss to abolish corporate tax incentives, but Yahoo insists decision driven by "business needs".

NIESR research paper shows Scotland's fiscal gap set to be more than double that of UK's.

Everyone is talking about bitcoin and wants in on the bandwagon, but how do you go about buying the hot cryptocurrency? David Gilbert investigates.

Michael Page International was upgraded to an 'outperform' rating.

Sir Richard Ottaway says London is a 24/7 global city and the commercial centre of the Western World.

Institute for Fiscal Studies warns UK just 46% through planning public spending cuts.

The Work Foundation says a funding increase could boost company profits by £2,700 per employee, per year.

The bright red Nexus 5 model is available for purchase.