The Irish Republic’s economy shrinks in the first three months of the year, official figures show.

Crude oil prices surge to a new high near to $144 a barrel as ministers from oil producing nations meet in Madrid.

The number of new mortgages being approved for house purchases has dropped heavily for another month.

Risks mount for UK firms with interests in Zimbabwe

Crude oil prices surge to near $144 a barrel as ministers from oil producing nations meet in Madrid.

Inflation in the euro area rises to 4%, increasing the prospect of a hike in interest rates later this week.

A Chinese businessman wins the right to have lunch with Warren Buffett after bidding $2.1m on auction site eBay.

The number of new mortgages being approved for house purchases has dropped heavily for another month.

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Crude oil hovers near $142 a barrel as ministers from oil producing nations meet in Madrid to discuss high prices.

UK consumer confidence is only one point above the lowest level recorded back in March 1990, a survey suggests.

Iraq is set to announce a series of contracts with foreign oil companies in an effort to boost output.

A report by life insurer Scottish Widows shows one in three Britons cannot afford to put aside any savings for their retirement.

For these billionaires, the road to wealth didn’t include finishing school.

Automakers know that families come in all different shapes and sizes–now, therefore, so do family cars.

A complex scientific debate underpins the controversy over cholesterol drugs.

The biotech company’s shares dive after it pulls plug on drug candidate.

Some number-crunching reveals that, contrary to popular belief, middle-class wage earners aren’t doing so badly.

A little-known program offers two exclusive ways to enjoy the Games. Plus, China’s high-end travel tours.

LVMH wins $40.0 million in damages against auction site, relating to counterfeit claims.

Speculation that Barclays would make an offer to buy the firm at a below-market price caused the fall.

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