Britain leads Europe's improving economy Stronger British business led the way in Europe's slowly improving economy in July, according to surveys that suggested the euro zone's lengthy recession may be nearing an end. Business • 05 Aug 13
Britain leads Europe's improving economy Stronger British business led the way in Europe's slowly improving economy in July, according to surveys that suggested the euro zone's lengthy recession may be nearing an end. Business • 05 Aug 13
UK services sector shows strong growth in June The UK's service sector grew at the fastest rate in more than two years in June, a survey showed today. Business • 03 Jul 13
UK services sector shows strong growth in June The UK's service sector grew at the fastest rate in more than two years in June, a survey showed today. Business • 03 Jul 13
Euro zone GDP contraction slows in first quarter A run of economic figures for the euro zone all showed the same thing - growth remains elusive. Business • 05 Jun 13
Euro zone GDP contraction slows in first quarter A run of economic figures for the euro zone all showed the same thing - growth remains elusive. Business • 05 Jun 13
Euro zone slump eases in May The downturn across euro zone businesses eased slightly this month, business surveys showed today. Business • 23 May 13
Euro zone slump eases in May The downturn across euro zone businesses eased slightly this month, business surveys showed today. Business • 23 May 13
Euro zone factory downturn deepens The decline spreading through euro zone manufacturers persisted through April, the latest business survey showed today. Business • 02 May 13
Euro zone factory downturn deepens The decline spreading through euro zone manufacturers persisted through April, the latest business survey showed today. Business • 02 May 13
Euro zone slump moderates, German worries appear A sharp drop in German business activity overshadowed an easing downturn in France in April, surveys showed today, Business • 23 Apr 13
Euro zone slump moderates, German worries appear A sharp drop in German business activity overshadowed an easing downturn in France in April, surveys showed today, Business • 23 Apr 13
Survey points to euro zone economic recovery Further evidence has emerged that the euro zone economy has started 2013 better than many people had expected. Business • 05 Feb 13
Survey points to euro zone economic recovery Further evidence has emerged that the euro zone economy has started 2013 better than many people had expected. Business • 05 Feb 13
UK factory activity unexpectedly rebounds in Dec British factory activity jumped unexpectedly in December to grow at its fastest pace since September 2011, raising the chance that the economy eked out growth at the end of 2012. Business • 02 Jan 13
UK factory activity unexpectedly rebounds in Dec British factory activity jumped unexpectedly in December to grow at its fastest pace since September 2011, raising the chance that the economy eked out growth at the end of 2012. Business • 02 Jan 13
Euro zone downturn eases slightly in November The euro zone's economic slump was a little less pronounced in November than previously thought. Business • 05 Dec 12
Euro zone downturn eases slightly in November The euro zone's economic slump was a little less pronounced in November than previously thought. Business • 05 Dec 12
UK household finance pressures ease in November The deterioration of Britons' personal finances slowed for the second consecutive month as fears over inflation eased in November. Business • 19 Nov 12
UK household finance pressures ease in November The deterioration of Britons' personal finances slowed for the second consecutive month as fears over inflation eased in November. Business • 19 Nov 12
UK construction ekes out growth in October The British construction sector eked out growth in October, but new work and employment shrank and firms remained cautious about future business. Business • 02 Nov 12
UK construction ekes out growth in October The British construction sector eked out growth in October, but new work and employment shrank and firms remained cautious about future business. Business • 02 Nov 12
Euro zone crisis hits UK manufacturing Hopes of an imminent rebound in the UK manufacturing sector were hit today as the crisis in the UK's largest export market continued to hit orders. Business • 01 Oct 12
Euro zone crisis hits UK manufacturing Hopes of an imminent rebound in the UK manufacturing sector were hit today as the crisis in the UK's largest export market continued to hit orders. Business • 01 Oct 12
Euro zone business activity falls to 2009 low Euro zone private sector activity sank to the lowest level for three years in the second quarter as business sentiment deteriorated in the crisis-hit region, a key survey shows. Business • 21 Jun 12
Euro zone business activity falls to 2009 low Euro zone private sector activity sank to the lowest level for three years in the second quarter as business sentiment deteriorated in the crisis-hit region, a key survey shows. Business • 21 Jun 12
