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Scottish review warns of job cuts

Up to 60,000 people working in the public sector in Scotland could lose their jobs, according to an independent review commissioned by ministers.

California in 'fiscal emergency'

California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger declares a fiscal state of emergency, putting pressure on lawmakers to pass a budget.

China allows IMF report release

China allows the publication of an International Monetary Fund staff report on its economy for the first time since 2006.

Greek police clash with hauliers

Greek police fire tear gas to disperse hundreds of lorry drivers protesting in Athens against a government order to end their strike.

Cameron launches India trade push

David Cameron begins a two-day visit to India with the aim of strengthening relations and creating jobs back in Britain.

House prices 'now at 2006 levels'

House prices in England and Wales are now at similar levels as seen in the summer of 2006, says the Land Registry.

Bank head hints rates to stay low

The governor of the Bank of England says he is more worried about slow growth than inflation, suggesting rates will stay low.

July retail sales see sharp rise

High Street sales in July grew at the fastest pace since April 2007 and are set to keep growing, a CBI survey suggests.

Bangladesh increases minimum wage

Bangladesh is nearly doubling the minimum wage for its millions of garment workers, a wage board official says, after months of violent protests over pay.

Russian GDP growth 'accelerates'

Russia's economic growth accelerated in the three months to June, mainly due to rising consumer demand, an offical says.

Indian interest rates rise again

The Reserve Bank of India has increased interest rates for the second time in a month to try to hold back inflation.

US new home sales still sluggish

New US home sales rose sharply in June compared with the previous month, but the pace of sales remains slow, figures show.

Rates to remain low 'until 2014'

The Bank of England will have to keep interest rates at their record low of 0.5% until 2014, a leading economic forecaster says.

Cable looks to boost bank lending

Banks are set to come under renewed pressure from the government to increase lending to small firms.

Filling the gap

Why British businesses still need immigrant workers

Wealth in China

But many rich people still pay to move to the West

Dusty desert

Worthless land becomes valuable as solar panels move in

Stress head

What are the EU bank stress tests all about?

Africa's mixed blessing?

Why Africa's rich resources are proving to be a burden

Votes or voodoo

Which is the best way forward for Benin?

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