Monday, 7 July 2008 @ 12:23
Faster decline in factory output
The output of UK factories and mines declined more than expected between March and May, figures show.
Monday, 7 July 2008 @ 12:10
EU plans tax cuts for local firms
The European Commission proposes cutting VAT rates for a wide range of local service businesses, including restaurants and builders.
Sunday, 6 July 2008 @ 17:37
Tories propose fuel duty changes
Changes to the way fuel duty is calculated are being proposed by the Conservatives.
Sunday, 6 July 2008 @ 16:34
UAE waives billions of Iraqi debt
The UAE says it is cancelling the entire debt owed to it by Iraq, a sum of almost $7bn (£3.5bn) including interest.
Sunday, 6 July 2008 @ 15:45
G8 urged to act over oil prices
Japan and the US vow to call for "swift action" on oil and food prices at next week's G8 summit.
Sunday, 6 July 2008 @ 14:21
Mandelson raps Sarkozy over trade
EU trade chief Peter Mandelson warns France's president not to put world trade talks at risk.
Saturday, 5 July 2008 @ 08:07
Protests ahead of Japan G8 summit
Protests begin on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido ahead of Monday's summit of the G8 nations.
Friday, 4 July 2008 @ 22:45
Iran optimism steadies oil price
The price of oil falls slightly on hopes Iran will react well to plans to resolve a dispute over its nuclear development.
Friday, 4 July 2008 @ 14:50
Call for review of motoring taxes
The RAC Foundation is calling on the Treasury for a root and branch review of motoring taxation in the UK