EU foreign chief Mogherini in Turkey to urge support against Isis
Mogherini is also to discuss Turkey's accession to the EU.
Russian rouble plunges again on falling oil prices
Rouble lost 1.5% of its value against the dollar this morning.
Activist fund Crystal Amber preparing for raid on Sainsbury's
Reports suggest the fund is sounding out foreign investors for takeover of struggling retailer.
Israeli trade controls costing Palestine hundreds of millions in tax revenue
It's estimated that the Palestinian economy lost $310 in 2011.
Autumn Statement 2014: Green campaigners attack Osborne's flight tax and roads plans
Greenpeace scientist condemns '1980s-style road building programme'
Autumn Statement 2014: George Osborne confirms plans for Northern Ireland corporation tax devolution
Powers to be devolved this parliament if NI politicians can prove capability.
Autumn Statement 2014: Banks to pay £4bn tax over next five years after profit rule change
Banks had been allowed to offset future profits against the losses incurred during the crash in 2008.
Autumn Statement 2014: George Osborne confirms extra £2bn for NHS
Chancellor says money will support frontline services.
Autumn Statement 2014: Osborne claims deficit halved as UK economy tipped to grow by 3%
Chancellor says the UK will be running a budget surplus by 2018/19.
Autumn Statement 2014: George Osborne pledges £45m for exporters
The money will support UK exports to emerging markets.
Chinese corruption on the rise despite government clamp down
Turkey also saw an increase in corruption this year, according to Transparency International.
Putin's Russia to plunge into recession in 2015 as oil price drop triggers economic mayhem, government admits
Economy likely to shrink by 0.8% next year amid falling oil prices, sanctions and capital flight.
Iraqis and Kurds make breakthrough in oil exports dispute
Oil from Kirkuk and Kurdistan to be exported via Turkey.
George Osborne considers Northern Ireland corporation tax devolution in exchange for election support
Stormont wants to reduce the corporation tax rate to 12.5%, matching that in the Republic of Ireland.
Banking taxes reached pre-recession levels last year
The amount of tax paid by the financial sector is going up.
UK investment chief backs 'Brexit'
IMA head says it could benefit UK economy.
Russian rouble in worst fall since financial crisis of 1998
The currency has fallen in line with tumbling oil prices.
Eurozone manufacturing grinds to a standstill
The region's economic troubles continue, with manufacturing in the big three contracting.
UK manufacturing over-performs in November
Recovery continues to be domestically-led.
Europe's Ideological War: Battle Over Spending and Stimulating Demand or Shrinking Public Sectors
This week's rhetoric on inflation shows the European Commission is being pulled apart by horses.
Eurozone Inflation Hits 5-Year Low as European Commission Calls for Austerity
Pressure ratcheting up on ECB to deliver decisive action.
France Faces Huge Fine For Missing Budget Targets
Italy, Spain and Austria also in line for penalisation if they do not implement austerity.
MEPs Vote for Google to be Broken Up
Vote is not binding but could lead to European Commission investigation.
Bhopal 30th Anniversary: Dow Chemical Shareholders Attempt to Force Company to Face Charges
Two motions have been confirmed, as IBTimes UK reported earlier this month.
Improved Eurozone Confidence Tempered by New German Deflation Fears
Confidence holds steady for the second month in a row, but German inflation has fallen.
European Commission President Juncker Survives No Confidence Vote Led by Ukip
Right wing MEPs say Lux Leaks scandal makes Juncker unfit for office.
SME Exporters Upbeat About 2015 Despite Poor UK Trade
UK trade data is disappointing, but SME exporters are showing real confidence
TTIP: Deal Delayed by Campaigners Hijacking ISDS Consultation
EU officials confirm to Reuters that agreement is delayed as a result of consultation.
Shale Gas Debate: Majority of Lancashire Voters Oppose Fracking
New study shows voters are more likely to back an anti-fracking candidate.
Royal Mail Universal Service Under 'Genuine Threat'
CEO Moya Greene calls for review into universal service to be accelerated.
