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CBI warns UK must focus on exports and business investment

Business group says British economy needs to wean itself off debt-driven household and government consumptionBritain urgently needs to rebalance its...

Economy: the failure of Osbornomics

Workers and businesses are in for a far worse time than need have been the caseMany big ideas in economics...

Euro sinks as Italian bond auction misses target

European Central Bank reported to have helped prop up Italian bonds as auction fails to reach hoped-for figure of €8.5bnThe...

Ireland has done what the IMF wanted, but where is the reward? | Gavan Titley and John O’Brennan

Despite 'exceptional' efforts to meet IMF targets, Ireland has a rising deficit, sustained emigration and 15% unemploymentAusterity policies are now...

Celtic 1-0 Rangers | Scottish Premier League match report

Celtic's ninth league win in succession, earned as Joe Ledley powered home a header from Charlie Mulgrew's corner, means they...

Francisco Sandaza gives St Johnstone victory over Kilmarnock

• St Johnstone now two points behind Motherwell in third• St Mirren and Dundee United play out 2-2 thrillerSt Johnstone...

Is David Cameron turning into the Stanley Baldwin of the 21st century?

Labour historians say prime minister resembles Tories' most electorally successful leader of the modern eraStanley Baldwin, the Conservative party's most...

Retailers braced for more pain in the new year

Consumers expected to slash another £1bn from spending Research firm Verdict has predicted more pain for retailers next year as...

Ed Miliband risks Tory trap on public spending, says shadow minister

Leading Labour thinker flags up 'tax and spend trap' with calls for greater Labour focus on a vision for sustainable...

Britain and the eurozone: friends in need | Editorial

The UK's fortunes are tied to euroland, so when disaster arrives, Britain's economy and its banks will not escape lightlyNo....