Blair aims to sell EU budget deal

British PM Tony Blair is to hold talks with seven new EU members in a bid to reach a deal on the 2007-13 budget.

Eurozone rates set for increase

The European Central Bank is expected to end more than two years of inactivity and raise interest rates.

Cheaper rail fares ‘hard to find’

The boss of rail operator GNER admits that customers find it difficult to find the cheapest fares on his firm's website.

Ukraine rated as market economy

The European Union grants Ukraine market economy status - seen as a key step to boost trade ties.

Yankees sign veteran Stinnett

The Yankees have found a replacement for John Flaherty, signing free agent Kelly Stinnett to serve as the team's backup catcher.

Court blow for Blackberry maker

The maker of the Blackberry mobile device is hit by a court ruling which could affect its operations in the US.

Clips for Nov. 24-30

Clips for Nov. 24-30

World Bank backs $100m Iraq loan

The World Bank approves a $100m loan to Iraq to help reduce overcrowding in the worn-torn country's schools.

Tetra Pak ditches problem cartons

Packaging firm Tetra Pak will stop making milk and fruit juice cartons using printing chemical ITX after contaminating milk.

Fast US growth outstrips estimate

The US economy grew at an adjusted 4.3% in the third quarter, driven by strong consumer spending.

ECB ‘to end two-year rate hiatus’

The European Central Bank is widely expected to end more than two years of inactivity and ignore critics to raise interest rates on Thursday.

UK pension age ‘to rise to 68′

A gradual rise in the state pension age to 68 is part of a major proposed shake-up to the UK pensions system.

Hennessy wins China piracy case

Two Chinese firms must pay compensation to drinks maker Hennessy, and cease selling items breaching its trademarks.

Merkel sets out German agenda

Chancellor Merkel says she will not be "blackmailed" over the abduction of a German in Iraq in her first key address.

BA to axe one-third of managers

British Airways says it will get rid of more than a third of its 1,715 managerial posts by March 2008.