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Saudi king boosting social fund

Saudi Arabia's king has ordered billions of riyal be poured into a development fund that helps people buy homes, get married and start businesses,...

Greece hit by cuts protest strikes

A general strike has halted public transport across Greece as unions step up opposition to tough budget cuts.State hospital doctors, ambulance drivers, pharmacists, lawyers...

Gaddafi opposition erect barricades

Libya's opposition showed their defiance to Muammar Gaddafi's threat to kill them all by raising defensive barricades in a Tripoli square.New videos show the...

Travis wary despite strong start

Builders' merchant Travis Perkins has revealed a jump in annual profits but admitted activity in its core market remained 20% below its 2008 peak.The...

Earnings drop at merged phone giant

The company behind merged mobile phone giants Orange and T-Mobile has posted a drop in sales and earnings in its first annual results.Everything Everywhere,...

Bank getting closer to rate hike

The Bank of England edged closer to lifting interest rates earlier this month, minutes of the meeting have revealed, as the number of policymakers...

Libya crisis hits European trading

The crisis in Libya has continued to impact trading on European markets amid fears the country's power struggle could disrupt crude oil supplies.Oil prices...

Concern over police election risk

Ministers should acknowledge the risks involved in bringing in police and crime commissioners when forces nationwide will be under pressure policing the Olympics, MPs...

'Heart boost' for moderate drinkers

Individuals who drink alcohol in moderation (about one drink a day or less) are less likely to develop heart disease than those who drink...

Emergency plan call for poor young

The Government has been urged to draw up an emergency plan to help poverty-stricken children in Britain.Figures revealing that 1.6 million youngsters live in...

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