EU referendum uncertainty could hit UK investment, consultants warn

The government’s plan to hold an EU referendum will dent foreign investment in the UK and threatens its position as Europe’s top destination for overseas investors, according to a new report.

Greece: 'Big, big problems' for debt deal

Eurogroup head Jeroen Dijsselboem has warned that "big, big problems" need to be solved before any Greece debt deal can be agreed.

ZEW: Global woes rattle German investors

Investor sentiment in Germany has shown an unexpected fall after rising steadily for the past five months, a closely watched survey has indicated.

Fed lifts stocks, dollar; euro tests 1999 starting point

(Reuters) - The dollar hit a nine-year high and stocks worldwide headed for their first back-to-back rise of the year on Thursday, bolstered by Federal Reserve confidence in the U.S. economy and hopes of aggressive new stimulus in Europe.

George Osborne likely to miss deficit reduction target as UK borrowing rises

The chancellor is on course to miss his deficit-cutting target this year, according to the latest figures, giving him a headache in the run up to the 2015 election when the economy takes centre stage.

Bank of England unlikely to rush into an early interest rate rise

Employment up by more than 250,000 on the quarter. The unemployment rate below 7% and at its lowest rate in five years. Average earnings are picking up and finally outpacing prices.

Greece bailout: Merkel and Hollande in extension talks

The leaders of Germany and France are set to hold talks in Berlin on whether to give Greece more time to make the cuts required by its debt bailout.