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Credit rating agency Standard and Poor's cuts France's credit outlook to 'negative', due to concerns about the country's struggling economic recovery.

Why it takes a maths genius to post a parcel

Stock markets across Europe and the US see steep falls as fears about strength of the global economy deepen.

Young adults in the UK are less likely to start their own business than those in other countries, a survey suggests.

Russia's President Vladimir Putin tells Moldova that it must take account of Russia's interests before developing closer trade ties with the EU.

The gap between the amount the UK imports and the amount it exports narrowed in August, the latest official figures show.