Russia PM Dmitry Medvedev says Crimea annexation like German reunification
Dmitry Medvedev tells Russian Parliament that economy shrank 2% in the first three months of the year.
Primark sees sales and profits up
Primark owner AB Foods hit by commodities slump as profits halve.
Gazprom chief set for talks with Greek PM Tsipras
Gazprom CEO Alexei Miller to meet with Alexis Tsipras on Tuesday amid speculation of gas agreement.
Market round-up: FTSE 100 major mining stocks jump on back of China government stimulus
China's government acted to ease restrictions on the amount of cash reserves its banks must hold.
UK business leaders Duncan Bannatyne and Alison Carnwath back Ed Miliband on non-dom changes
But Nigel Farage attacks Miliband for being pro-big business.
Greece orders local governments to transfer funds to central bank as IMF payment looms
Greek government seizes local government cash reserves in bid to maintain liquidity at Central Bank.
UK house prices: 'Mortgage wars' driving down rates
Mortgage wars drive down rates but first time buyers face highest ever average asking price.
Chinese President Xi Jinping in Pakistan to announce massive investment
China set to build infrastructure and energy networks from Xinjiang to Pakistani coast.
Market round-up: FTSE 100 slumps but Unilever top performer
Footsie reached new high of 1,119.35 but soon sagged below that record level.
Cryptocurrency round-up: Bitcoin reverses slump and Buttercoin CEO warns against venture capital
Pro-bitcoin Pirate Party is running candidates in Finland's parliamentary elections this weekend.
Rousseff ally Vaccari quits after corruption arrest in Petrobras scandal
Joao Vaccari stepped down as treasurer of the ruling Workers' Party.
Vladimir Putin says Russia will shake off sanctions and return to growth within two years
Russia widely expected to enter recession in 2015.
Greece credit rating downgraded as German finance minister casts shadow over repayment deal
Greece could run out of money in May when it is due to repay billions to the IMF.
Markets round-up: FTSE 100 scales new peak breaking 7,100 mark in record high
Investors buoyed by weak growth data from China and positive eurozone news from the ECB.
IMF warns of increased global financial risks as commodities slump and Wall St investors take chances
International Monetary Fund says illusion of liquidity has inspired reckless borrowing to invest.
Dan Price working class hero: Gravity Payments boss cuts $1m salary to pay every employee $70,000
CEO Dan Price will boost minimum staff salary to $70,000 per annum over three-year period.
Greek finances far worse than forecast
Greece denies reports in German press that government considering holding early elections.
Oil firm clarifies claim over 'world class' Gatwick oil find
UKOG said April 9 the Horse Hill discovery had world class potential but has now clarified the its estimation.
Markets round-up: FTSE 100 fails to hold early gains but finishes near record high
Mining companies bounced back on 14 April as metals prices held steady.
IMF sets June deadline for Ukraine debt deal
IMF has suggested Ukraine must write off some of its debts but creditors have snubbed the idea.
Greece rubbishes default reports ahead of crucial eurozone talks
Eurozone creditors want to see detailed economic reforms by Friday.
UK house price growth slows down in February
The average UK house price is now £268,000.
Falklands drilling plan dropped by Edison International and Noble Energy amid falling oil prices
Islands referred to as Malvinas in Argentina thought to be rich in resources.
HSBC Swiss leaks scandal: Nina Ricci perfumes heiress Arlette Ricci convicted of tax fraud
Arlette Ricci sentenced to three years with two suspended and fined €1m after tax fraud.
Russia rolls out oil for goods deal with Iran
World powers aim to reach technical agreement over Iran nuclear programme by June 30.
Gatwick and Heathrow report record passengers as London airport battle heats up
Airports Commission expected to report after the general election in May.
Ukraine: Anti-oligarch law could unlock IMF bailout cash
International Monetary Fund has told Ukraine it needed to reform subsidies.
Oil worker killed in fire at Russian refinery
State-run company said output not affected by fire at east Siberia facility.
Oscar winner takes on McDonald's in Russia
Nikita Mikhaolkov seeks to capitalise on patriotic moment in Russia.
Emerging economies slowing to 2009 growth levels
IMF managing director Christine Lagarde warns period of low growth ahead for developing economies.
