Fresh push in global trade talks Trade negotiators from 30 countries meet in Geneva on Monday to make a fresh push towards a global trade deal.

Cameron not rejecting tax rises Tory leader David Cameron refuses to reveal whether he would raise taxes if he becomes prime minister.

'No decision' on borrowing rules Alistair Darling says no decision has been made on relaxing government 'fiscal rules' but they are kept under review.

Oil price drop in volatile market The price of oil records its biggest weekly drop, slipping under $130 a barrel as US consumers use less gasoline.

Prepay energy meters are 'unjust' Millions of households on pre-payment meters are paying 'unjust' charges, the Energy Minister Malcolm Wicks has said.

UK internet shopping on the rise UK shoppers spent 17 pence in every pound online in the first half of the year, claims a retail report.

IMF raises world economic targets The IMF says the global economy has weathered the impact of the credit crunch better than first feared.

Kenya sued over biofuel project Environmental groups take Kenya's government to court over a sugar plantation.

SFO's conviction rate improving The conviction rate in cases brought by the Serious Fraud Office rose in the past year from 61% to 68%.

Protest at Pakistan share slump Hundreds of angry Pakistani investors hold violent protests at plunging share prices.

EU seeks key deal on fruit trade Failure to agree on tropical fruit exports to the EU would put a global trade deal at risk, the European Commission warns.

Argentine Senate rejects farm tax Senators in Argentina reject controversial tax rises on farm exports after a marathon 16-hour debate.

Slow exports curb China growth China's economy grew 10.1% over the past three months to June, a fall from 10.6% over the previous quarter.

UK jobless level increases again Unemployment in the UK rises by 12,000 to 1.62 million from March to May, the Office for National Statistics says.

'Rent now buy later' housing plan Housing minister Caroline Flint announces measures aimed at helping people in England get on the housing ladder.

Zimbabwe inflation at 2.2m% Zimbabwe's annual rate of inflation has increased to 2,200,000%, official figures show.

US inflation quickest in 17 years US inflation rises at its fastest annual rate in 17 years in June, figures show, driven by rising energy prices.

Eurozone inflation at record 4% Inflation in the euro area rose to 4% in June as food and fuel costs continue to accelerate, official figures show.

Brown defends fuel duty decision The planned 2p fuel duty rise is postponed - but Gordon Brown denies the move is linked to next week's by-election.

US regulator curbs short-selling The US regulator passes an order to prevent some forms of "short-selling", which some blame for the share slump.

A void in Vatican coffers as the weak dollar hits papal profits The Vatican made a loss last year as the weakening dollar reduced the value of donations from the US.

Robert Peston Why changing the fiscal rules could be perilous for the PM

Over the rainbow British teenagers gear up for a globalised age

End in sight? Is a global trade deal really on the horizon?

Mortgage makers The economic importance of being Freddie and Fannie

Horse sense Horse racing seeks backing for season-long competition

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