
Russia extends olive branch to Greeks
Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov told CNBC that Russia would consider giving financial help to debt-ridden Greece.

Eurozone deflation gathers pace
Eurozone deflation deepens in January, as prices fall by 0.6% compared with last year, pushed down by lower oil prices.

VIDEO: Obama and Modi: Were talks a success?
Is the relationship between the US and India moving in the right direction? Simon Atkinson reports.

Russia central bank cuts rates—1 month after hike
Russia’s central bank cut its key interest rate to 15 percent, just one month after a surprise hike, amid calls for a cut to stimulate growth.

Qatari royals’ hopes for London palace crumble
The Qatari royal family’s application to create a $302 million palace in London has been rejected by Westminster’s planning office.

Mortgage approvals hint at sales dip
New figures suggest the recent slowdown in property sales may continue for at least the next few months.

VIDEO: McDonald’s losing out to competitors
McDonald’s sales are slumping amid competition from high end fast-food burger chains in the US

Men’s pay falls ‘more than women’s’
Men have seen the real value of their pay fall far more than women in the past few years, according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies.

Aer Lingus ‘to accept’ new IAG bid
Irish airline Aer Lingus is set to approve a takeover bid by British Airways owner IAG, the BBC understands.