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CBI: Looming General Election a 'Real Mood Killer' for UK Recovery
Political uncertainty ahead of the UK's 2015 general election may hinder rising economic growth.
UK Recovery 'Entrenched' as Consumer Spending Growth Hits Fastest Rate in a Decade
NIESR forecast for UK economy predicts 2.5% growth in 2014, up from 1.9% in the year before.
Credit Suisse Upgrades Share Targets of UK Recruiters as Labour Market Strengthens
Michael Page International was upgraded to an 'outperform' rating.
IFS: No Guarantee George Osborne Can Finish Painful UK Austerity Plan
Institute for Fiscal Studies warns UK just 46% through planning public spending cuts.
Small Investments in Employee Engagement Could Give UK Economy £49bn Boost
The Work Foundation says a funding increase could boost company profits by £2,700 per employee, per year.
UK Economy's Long-Awaited Rebalancing 'Within Sight' as Exports Demand Jumps
Markit/CIPS UK manufacturing PMI holds up in January and firms' new export orders spikes.
Watchdog Warns UK Skills Shortage Could Hold Britain's Economic Recovery Back
But the UKCES says the number of job vacancies in England has returned to pre-recession levels.
UK Recovery Sees Fastest Growth Rate Since 2007
Office for National Statistics says UK GDP growth slowed slightly to 0.7% in fourth quarter of 2014.
Untapping the Potential of Predictive Analytics on Both Sides of the Atlantic
Predicting future trends is key for companies on both sides of the Atlantic looking to re-build customer confidence.
Tory Assault on Ed Balls' 50% Top Tax Rate Threatens Repeat of 1992 Election Campaign
Tory re-run of 1992 election campaign over Labour's 50% tax rate may miss the point as voters seek fairness.
Cost of Living Crisis? 82% of Britons No Better Off Despite UK Recovery
Poll by Edelman shows pessimism in UK about personal finances in 2014.
China Economic Growth Eases Amid Lower Spending and Tight Credit
China records growth rate of 7.7% in fourth quarter, down from 7.8% in third quarter.
Francois Hollande: France Faces €50bn More Public Spending Cuts
French President Hollande outlines tax and spending cuts to restore economic vitality.
Ed Miliband Launches Labour's Economy Offensive with Middle Class Rallying Call
Labour leader casts himself as the champion of the struggling middle classes ahead of keynote speech.
UK Recovery: OECD Suggests GDP Growth Firming
OECD's composite leading indicators report shows UK economy on the mend in 2014.
France: Why the 'Sick Man of Europe' Faces a Sluggish Economic Recovery
The French economy did not suffer the same crisis as Italy or Spain, but is struggling just as hard to recover.
UK Economy Grew 0.7% in Fourth Quarter
Economic think tank NIESR said GDP is 'depressed' but recession appears to be over.
UK Recovery: Construction Slumps and Production Stagnates as 'Economy Slows'
ONS data suggests GDP growth fell back on poor construction, manufacturing and production figures.
Could the Labour Party's 'Cost of Living Crisis' Attack be Crumbling?
The Treasury says total employee compensation is keeping pace with the economic recovery.
George Osborne: UK Faces £25bn More Austerity by 2018 Despite Recovery
Chancellor says work not yet done on spending cuts to erase deficit in UK public finances.
China Praises its Shadow Banking System
Financial Times reports that draft regulation on shadow banking takes more permissive stance than expected.
German Employment Hits Record High in 2013 as Angela Merkel Eyes Minimum Wage
Europe's biggest economy now has 41.78 million people in work.
Turkey Raises Consumption Taxes on Alcohol, Cigarettes and Cars
Government increases VAT on goods after wave of economic and political instability
China Local Government Debt Soars Raising Fears of Hard Landing
National Audit Office says China's debt rose 70% from three years ago to 17.9tn yuan.
China: Li Keqiang Promises 'Appropriate Liquidity' for Financial System in 2014 Despite Tighter Credit Conditions
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang suggests tightening of credit conditions will continue.
Higher Inflation and Lower Wages To Hit Japan's Household Spending Power
Consumer prices rose 1.2% in November.
Finance Minister John Swinney: Scottish Independence Will Secure Prosperity in 2014 and Beyond
Scotland's finance minister hails report that says Scotland's economy will strengthen in 2014, towards September referendum
Beijing Expects Chinese Economy to Grow 7.6% in 2013
Chinese economy to expand a notch above government's target of 7.5%.
Prosperous Singapore Struggling To Provide Affordable Healthcare
Most Singaporeans say they cannot afford to get sick.
Global Crude Futures Jump on Prospects of Higher US Oil Demand
Oil inventory shrinks and demand rises on back of recovery in US economy.