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Ed Miliband's Conference Hangover as He's Battered for What He Didn't Say
The Labour leader's habit of refusing an autocue led him to forget the economy and immigration.
Bank of England: Ailing Eurozone Threatens UK Economic Recovery
MPC minutes show concern among UK interest rate setters about declining eurozone economy.
UK Economy: Five Facts about Foreign-Owned Firms in Britain
IBTimes UK looks at five of the most interesting findings from the Annual Business Survey.
UK SME Survey: 25% Regret Setting Up Their Own Business
VoucherCodesPro survey also shows two fifths of SME bosses admit to being in financial trouble
Sterling Hovers Near Seven-Month Low Ahead of BoE Rate Decision
Pound drops to fresh lows against Swiss franc and euro as BoE and ECB due to announce rates.
UK Economy Soars Past Pre-Recession Peak on Drugs and Prostitution Data
The Office for National Statistics confirmed GDP was now 2.7% above peak
UK Becomes 9th Most Competitive Country in the World
The World Economic Forum's Global Competitiveness Report bumps the UK up by one place.
UK Companies Hiring at Highest Rate for 16 Years
BDO also reports that business optimism and output is also up.
Britain's Corporate Sector Not Capitalising on Strong Economic Growth
FTSE 300 companies' profits grew at just 0.3% in the year to July according to retail stockbroker.
Pizza Express to Find Future Price Increases Difficult: Moody's
Moody's assigns corporate family rating of B3 to Twinkle Pizza Holdings, the holding company of Pizza Express.
Parents Pulling 'Sick Days' During Summer Holidays Costs Economy £100m
Britons increasingly unable to afford the rising costs of holiday childcare.
UK Economic Recovery Accelerates Again
NIESR monthly GDP estimate shows 0.9% growth of UK economy in second quarter.
Britain to Overtake France as Second Largest EU Economy by 2020
Britain to remain sixth largest economy in 2030, despite tough competition from emerging nations.
Bank of England Warns House Price Surge is Biggest Threat to UK Economy
Bank of England deputy governor Sir Jon Cunliffe says 'prices rising faster than people's incomes'.
Lloyds Finds Business Confidence at 22-year High
Lloyds Bank Business in Britain report shows business confidence among UK companies climbs to record highs.
Global Infrastructure Spending Doubling to $9tn Annually by 2025
However, PwC says global economic recovery is expected to be uneven, as spending shifts from West-East
EEF: Let's Kill Myth that UK Manufactures Less Now Than in 1980s
Industry group highlights poll showing majority of Britons wrongly think manufacturing still in decline.
Poll Shows Ukip's Relentless Focus on Immigration Reflects Voters' Jobs Fears
The latest survey shows immigration is voters' biggest concern for their jobs.
Can Ed Miliband's Labour Make Political Profit from UK's Stagnant Wages?
A boost in employment but fall in wage inflation show how political battle will develop over summer.
UK Economic Recovery: IMF Apologises to Osborne For 'Getting it Wrong' and Criticises Miliband's Tax Rise Plans
IMF Chief Christine Lagarde admits the agency 'got it wrong' when it came to economic growth forecasts
IMF Tells UK: Take Action Now on Runaway Housing Market
No sign yet of mortgage credit-led housing bubble says IMF but house price growth a concern.
Business Mentoring Could Boost Millions of Small Firms and UK Economy
Research reveals almost five million small UK businesses could double their chances of increasing their turnovers with mentoring.
UK Economy Receives Growth Upgrade and is a 'Better Place to do Business'
UK economy forecast to grow at 2.7% in 2014, up from initial prediction of 2.1%
World Cup 2014 Work Absenteeism Fears Mount as Majority of Staff Already Hit By TV and Gaming Fatigue
AXA PPP healthcare survey shows a majority of workers regularly coast of work due to fatigue
Fresh Fears over UK Economic Recovery as Study Shows British Firms' IOUs Total £75bn
Credit Management Research Centre and Taulia say British businesses owe billions to suppliers
UK Recovery Strengthens as Business Investment Picks Up
ONS confirms UK GDP growth of 0.8% in first quarter as businesses begin to invest more.
Freakonomics Co-Author Steven Levitt: Why Brainwashing Employees is Better Than Bumper Bonuses
Steven Levitt co-authored Freakonomics, which sold more than 4 million copies worldwide
Unemployment Hits Five-Year Low of 6.8%
ONS also reveals above-inflation pay increases
UK Economic Recovery to Hit 2008 Level - But Wages Lag
NIESR figures reveals GDP growth will surpass 2008 peak
UK Cost of Living Eases for Over-55s as Economy Picks Up
Aviva says over-55s typically receive £1,373 a month in income – an extra £151 a month compared to last year.