7:14pm

Research rewrites global trade data

US trade imbalance with China shrinks under OECD findings

From WORLD 12:01am

Watchdog warns on infrastructure funding

Lack of clarity in planning deter private investors

From MARKETS 8:31pm

EU uncertainty adds to sterling’s woes

Referendum debate is adding to ‘headwinds’ faced by pound

Editorial from COMMENT Jan 15, 2013

Slaying zombies of UK retailing

Death of weakest chains is opportunity for new beginning

Jan 15, 2013

‘Zombies’ seen to hold back economy

Some economists think too few companies go bust

Jan 15, 2013

Inflation flat despite rising energy bills

Utility price rises offset by fall in core inflation

From WORLD Jan 14, 2013

Pension reform to net Treasury £9bn

Annual windfall prompts debate about generational divide

Jan 14, 2013

Cuts cast ENO into £2.2m loss

Opera powerhouse faces third financial crisis in 15 years

From COMMENT Jan 14, 2013

Nothing to fear from a new deal with EU

The UK should change the relationship and realign its trade relations, says Douglas Carswell

From WORLD Jan 14, 2013

Airport links to regions under fire

Business groups say poor long-haul connections harm the economy

From WORLD Jan 14, 2013

People must work longer for state pension

Duration increases to 35 years for full retirement benefit

From WORLD Jan 14, 2013

BoE moves to tackle housing bubbles

Central bank to raise capital requirements for lenders

From WORLD Jan 14, 2013

MPs point to loss of carbon contest funds

Document reveals £800m not set aside during this parliament

From WORLD Jan 13, 2013

Funding idea seen as challenge to regions

Heseltine proposes to devolve £58bn from central coffers

From WORLD Jan 11, 2013

Ministers to set out pensions shake-up

Plan will boost prospects for millions of low earners

The Top Line from COMPANIES Jan 11, 2013

Christmas retail sparkle loses its shine

Sales numbers come with some important caveats

Jan 11, 2013

Pension costs promise

New deal will ensure consistency

Jan 11, 2013

Niesr estimate adds to ‘triple dip’ fears

Think-tank says UK economy shrank in final quarter of 2012

Jan 11, 2013

‘Disappointing’ data add to economic gloom

UK manufacturing and construction continue to shrink

Jan 10, 2013

Decision to retain RPI cheers bonds

ONS decides not to tamper with influential index

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