EU

Conservatives block Lib Dem plans to sign EU equality declaration - to appease hardline party members.

Ukrainian metals and media tycoon says he has no plans to sell off his businesses.

International Monetary Fund says Russia experiencing two consecutive quarters of negative growth.

EU court rules UK cannot contest FTT until it becomes a reality.

Ukraine's economy shrunk in the first quarter of 2014 as political turmoil engulfed the country.

European Banking Authority unveils stricter stress test methodology for financial system.

As eurozone banks sell off investments, Diamond and new firm Atlas Merchant Capital smells opportunity.

Greece's 2014 financing gap stands at €2.6bn, with a further €12.3bn needed in 2015.

European Court of Justice will rule on UK attempt to block tax

A CEB survey shows the hiring outlook remains relatively flat despite supposed business boom

EU Commission chief writes President Vladimir Putin over Ukraine gas summit.

Corporate lobbyists have pressed Western governments to avoid sanctions on sectors of the Russian economy.

European e-cigarette market worth double initial estimates, study suggests.

The Old Grain Store office is at the heart of an expenses allegation facing Nigel Farage.

UK foreign secretary William Hague has said that there is no doubt that Russia is behind the unrest in eastern Ukraine.

The EU is putting plans in place to get tough on high frequency trading.

Rats growing larger because of resistance to poison and fast food diets

The Chancellor made the comments after coming under fire from the IMF last year.

The Corporate Europe Observatory says the lobbying groups employ more than 1,700 workers to 'influence' policy.

The European Parliament votes to end roaming charges across EU member states by 15 December, 2015.

More than six in ten businesses based in Russia said they have no plans to reduce staff numbers.

Now not the time to show weakness and indecision, warns former chief of staff

Russian action prompts former Soviet republics to expedite talks to join free trade agreement

An EU ruling will force all smartphone makers to use microUSB chargers from 2017 - potentially causing trouble for Apple.

Data protection reform in Europe should lead to greater protections for citizens and make life easier for businesses

Looming threat of EU and US trade sanctions sparks concern over fragile Russian economy.

Prime minister says EU will impose fresh sanctions on Russia if there are no talks over Crimea crisis

US-EU relationship tetchy over reaction to Ukraine crisis and NSA snooping scandal.

CBRE survey shows commercial property investors saw UK less attractive if quits EU.

The news comes after several major banks have introduced pay "allowances" for staff.