Finance
Market jitters over eurozone woesEuropean markets suffer a nervous session with investors unsettled by a downgrade for Spanish banks and the political crisis in Greece.
China property prices fall againChinese property prices continued to fall during April after the government kept policies in place to curb speculation.
EU 'plans for Greek exit option'The EU Commission and European Central Bank are making contingency plans for a possible Greek exit from the euro, an EU commissioner says.
Spain's cost of borrowing jumpsThe cost of borrowing on the international money markets rise sharply for Spain as investors fear further financial turmoil in Europe.
Cameron defends his euro warningDavid Cameron says it was "more dangerous to stay silent than to speak out" - and insists there will be no retreat on deficit reduction.
France questions EU fiscal pactFrance's new finance minister reiterates that the country's new socialist government will not ratify the European Union's fiscal pact.
English house building falls backThe number of new homes started by house builders in England fell again in the first three months of the year, according to official figures.
Rebuilding spurs Japan economyJapan's economy grows by 1.0% between January and March compared with the previous three months, official figures show.
Some work schemes 'of no benefit'A parliamentary committee questions the length and quality of some apprenticeships, saying six month programmes are of no real benefit.
Chinese gold demand hits recordChinese demand for gold hit a record in the first quarter of 2012 and it remains the world's biggest market for gold, the World Gold Council says.
Bank warns of euro crisis 'storm'The Bank of England warns that the eurozone is "tearing itself apart" with the "storm" threatening the UK recovery, as it cuts its forecast for growth this year.
UK unemployment falls by 45,000UK unemployment fell by 45,000 to 2.63 million in the three months to March, according to the Office for National Statistics.
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