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UK Economy Hits Pre-Financial Crisis Peak as Recovery Marches Forward
UK economic recovery stronger by month as NIESR puts GDP at pre-crisis level.
UK Manufacturing Recovery Strengthens Despite Weak Exports
EEF report says UK manufacturing sector to grow output by 3.6% in 2014.
UK SMEs Blame Failure on Bad Luck Not Poor Management
Survey finds smaller firms in Britain sing own praises when successful, but in denial over failure.
Joaquin Almunia: Eurozone Has Growth Problem and no Credible Strategy to Cure Malaise
European Commission vice-president gives stark warning on eurozone economic future.
Energy Shortages in Crimea as Russia-Ukraine Crisis Deepens
Moscow says it could spend up to $7bn on Crimea in 2014 alone.
Tiananmen Square 25th Anniversary: Can Prosperity and Xi Jinping Reforms Prevent 'China Spring'?
A powerful economy and wealthier citizens may not be enough for Chinese demanding political reform.
China Economy is Stabilising but yet to Bottom Out: HSBC
HSBC China manufacturing PMI improved to 49.4 in May from 48.1 in April.
UK Manufacturers See Exports Demand Rise Further
Markit records fourteenth consecutive increase in new export orders in manufacturing sector.
David Cameron Highlights Job Creation and Economic Record as Ukip Surges in Polls
The Prime Minister says the economy is improving and the government is creating jobs.
Bank of England Shows Early Signs of Split on Interest Rates Hike Timing
UK interest rates will likely be hiked in early 2015 but MPC shows disagreement on economy.
Eurozone Recovery: Is it a False Dawn?
Eurozone growth is slower than expected and bank lending still falling across currency area.
GHC Capital Markets CIO: I Don't Buy Into Eurozone 'Recovery'
John Clarke, chief investment officer of GHC Capital Markets, talks to IBTimes UK.
UK Economy Growing Faster by the Month as Recovery Solidifies
NIESR report suggests UK GDP grew by 1% in the three months to the end of April.
Serbia In Talks With IMF Over 3-Year Loan
The Balkan country is looking for a deal worth around $1.5bn from the International Monetary Fund.
Eve Online: Meet the Man Controlling the $18 Million Space Economy
We meet the man controlling the vast Eve Online economy and talk about why it could help policies in the real world.
UK Service Sector Soars Amid 'Booming' Economic Recovery
Markit PMI report shows UK service sector outperforming analysts' expectations during April.
Gathering Eurozone Recovery Hits Three Year High
Markit said output growth was at its fastest pace in three years during April.
UK Manufacturing Sector Confidence at Record High
CBI survey of firms finds British manufacturers buoyed by UK economic recovery.
Turkey Confidence Boosted as Interest Rate Cut Looms
Central bank eyes interest rate cut as Turkish shares and bonds rally
UK Consumers Most Confident Since June 2007 Amid Economic Recovery
GfK UK consumer confidence index rises in April off back of string of positive economic data.
UK Economic Recovery Gathers Pace in 2014
ONS data shows UK economy grew by 0.8% in first quarter of year.
UK Economy: Closing IT Gender Gap Would Generate £2.6bn a Year Extra
Nominet says the IT sector needs to attract more women into the industry
UK Recovery Accelerates in April as Rebalancing Begins
CBI survey shows firms increasingly confident about UK economic recovery.
Grant Thornton Reveals Economic Optimism at Pre-Recession Highs
Businesses are optimistic about the economic outlook; the highest it's been since 2007.
South Korea Records Steady Economic Growth on Strong Exports
South Korean economy expands by 3.9% in first quarter from a year earlier, beating forecasts.
UK Recovery: Manufacturing Sector Most Confident Since 1973
CBI industrial trends survey reveals buoyant mood among UK manufacturers.
UK's Financial Health Improves as Deficit Falls Faster than Expected
George Osborne boosted by news that borrowing and deficit figures beat OBR forecasts.
Mortgage Lending Soars Amid UK Housing Recovery
Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) said the gross value in March was up 37% on year before.
Wages Growth Shows Battle Is Between Economic Figures and Feelings
Wages are outstripping inflation but most voters are not feeling benefits yet
Cost of Living Squeeze Ending for Optimistic UK Households
Households most optimistic about their finances in more than five years, says Markit.