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Katja Hall, chief policy director of CBI, explains what reforms the European Union can make.

Beijing asserts right to curb export of essential minerals indispensable for hi-tech industries.

Portuguese government releases document outlining spending plans and tax cuts.

EU and China had been in dispute earlier in 2013 over solar panel imports from China.

Economic recovery inspires confidence across EU services, says ESI data.

New disclosures reveal NSA tapped into the telephone calls of 35 world leaders.

Maidstone killing of teenager from Italy was fault of 'negative rhetoric against foreigners'.

Ministers explore options to reduce costs of so-called benefits tourism.

Ceta will boost boost bilateral trade by 23% between EU and Canada.

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper is meeting EU leaders to conclude talks over Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement

A report looking at current trends in production of child abuse material highlights live streaming as a particular problem.

The International Finance Corporation's rupee-bond programme is aimed to boost India economy confidence

Sir James Dyson says proposed labelling system for vacuums will "mislead" by overstating energy efficiency of "old-fashioned technology."

World's oldest bank hopes to receive €4.1bn rescue aid by 14 November.

US Trade Representative Michael Froman says the US unable to send full team to Brussels to discuss Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership with EU.

Budget airline to appeal over non-payment of Marseilles air crews' social insurance and pension contributions.

Lawyers working for third parties in antitrust investigation did not use sophisticated enough redaction software.

Vin-X chairman Peter Shakeshaft details how the alternative asset can help mitigate currency risk

Taxpayers' Alliance releases damning report after figures show EU spent €2.4bn on ads in a single year.

Greece aims to enter the bond markets in 2014 and extend debt maturity

EU not happy with answers from US over NSA spying on bank-to-bank messaging via the Swift network.

World's oldest bank seeks €4.1bn in bailout funds from the Italian government.

The lenders' review comes as hopes grow that the eurozone is recovering.

EU and Chinese officials set for talks on improving free trade, adding to debate over UK membership of single market.

While Cameron wants a freeze on EU budget, Merkel is seeking an increase.

Iran puts up brave face but experts believe the sanctions could have a crippling effect.

Cameron counsels restraint to Israel so as not to give a handle to Iranian regime to rally its people.

Protesters say people are already reeling under hikes and cuts introduced in July.

Iran has reacted strongly to UK Foreign Secretary's call for further sanctions to force Iran to abandon its nuclear policy.

Moody's says EU's negative outlook is due to its key budget contributors.