Unemployment

Japan's economy expands 0.2 percent in fourth quarter, but widening current account deficit remains a challenge to Shinzo Abe.

France’s jobless rose above 10 percent for the first time since the second quarter 1999

Chavez's controversial legacy in Latin America is democratic socialism for the poor, says Gianluca Mezzofiore.

Australia's fourth-quarter GDP growth highlights increased public investments and exports.

The Baltic economy would become the 18th EU member to join the single currency

Spanish unemployment rise is smallest in five years, raising hopes of recovery.

Asian stocks advanced this week as Japan's central bank chief nomination cheered investors despite European and US concerns

Expat Cath Everett finds that uprooting yourself to a new country throws the doors wide open to reinvent yourself.

January retail sales in German grow by 3.1 percent on December, reports Federal Statistics Office.

Songo charity trains impoverished youngsters from Kayamundi township for 435-mile Cape Epic mountain bike marathon.

Democratic party leader failed to embrace change in a country raging against austerity measures.

Centre-left coalition may win lower house but polls indicate possibility of hung parliament with Berlusconi victory in key region of Lombardy.

Caretaker prime minister had short-term economic reform success but Italy still blighted by growth problems.

The sharp rise in business confidence indicates that Germany is regaining economic optimism.

Public Accounts Committee report launches scathing attack on government's flagship welfare-to-work programme.

Little-known former French colony in Horn of Africa hungry for change in wake of Arab Spring.

ONS data shows UK unemployment rate drops to 7.8 percent despite economy contracting.

New branch in Mapperley sparks desperate job rush by graduates and redundant Clinton's and HMV workers.

While the public see bankers' bonuses as excessive and unfair, capping the amount could lead to significant trouble in the future

The Australian central bank feels that lower interest rates have begun to help economic growth.

The gradual recovery in the eurozone is prompting more investment from German companies, leading to more job creation.

First quarter set to see staffing increase, according to latest Labour Market Outlook from CIPD and KPMG.

PM Mario Monti makes unusual outspoken attack on predecessor and rival as Berlusconi polls second ahead of election.

European markets remain cautious as issue of currency manipulation is expected to dominate G20 meeting in Moscow.

Greece's jobless rate reaches record level as continuing austerity measures and tax hikes hurt job market.

US post $3bn budget surplus for January - the first since September 2012.

Inflation Expectations increase for the second straight month but remains within the RBA range of 2-3 percent.

CBI expects weak economic conditions abroad to restrict the UK's business investments and exports.

Consumer confidence index rises to new high as lower interest rates start to boost economic optimism.

Birmingham geology graduate forced to stack shelves for no pay wins victory against workfare.