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BA to roll out shares strategy

Creation of a stand-alone group will own the majority of the airline's shares to preserve its international traffic rights

Retailers give up fight on VAT rise

Economists warn that reversing temporary tax cut could hit growth in first few months of next year

Analysts warn of risks of dollar carry trade

Economists at a summit in Singapore spoke out after a variety of assets started to display bubble-like inflation patterns

France and Germany lead eurozone to growth

Official figures show 16-nation eurozone produced 0.4 per cent rise in gross domestic product in the third quarter

Niggling number we would do well to dismiss

I’m afraid we will worry away at that wretched figure (-0.4 per cent, if you need reminding)

Ask the Boss: Dave Hartnett

China attacks protectionism on eve of Obama visit

Hu Jintao appeals for trade liberalisation and dampens optimism over recovery before meeting US counterpart

Economists fear impact of 'dollar carry trade'

Availability of cheap dollars to finance Far East investments brings unease over effect of future interest rate rises

Germany leads eurozone out of recession

The 16-country economy returns to growth in the third quarter as Britain stays mired in the longest downturn in history

Geithner stresses importance of strong dollar

US Treasury Secretary emphasises need for growth after Asia-Pacific finance ministers talk of opening up food trade

Obama to tell Asia growth needs broad base

Global prosperity needs a balanced approach to growth that relies less on debt-fuelled consumption, says US President

US jobless claims lowest since January

Unemployment slows but Obama says that his $787bn economic stimulus has not boosted the jobs market as much as hoped

High oil prices threaten economic recovery

Global demand is now on track for the the first year-on-year growth since the second quarter of last year

Fraud office probes $500m hedge fund

Dr Alberto Micalizzi, former chairman, vows to return to London to clear his name as investments are investigated

SFO drops case against Sir Christopher Evans

After four-year inquiry, Serious Fraud Office decides not to prosecute biotech entrepreneur over Merlin Biosciences

Gender pay gap dips as women's pay rises

Government figures show pay inequality is shrinking but women still paid 16.4 per cent less than men

Growth without inflation is a tricky task

The Bank expects that the UK economy will be growing at an annualised rate of about 3 per cent. Well, we can dream