VIDEO: What new figures reveal about growth
New figures show that the UK’s economy grew more slowly over the past year than previously thought.
VIDEO: ‘Beetroot as lipstick won’t catch on’
In the midst of Russia’s current currency crisis, a government senator has been advising the country’s women to use beetroot instead of imported lipstick.
Russia limits firms’ dollar holdings
The Russian government instructs five firms to limit foreign currency reserves as part of its efforts to stabilise the rouble.
VIDEO: Disney toys most wanted at Christmas
Disney toys seem set to overtake Lego as the most wanted for Christmas in 2014
US economy growing at faster pace
The US economy grows at an annual rate of 5% in the third quarter, its fastest pace for 11 years, official figures suggest.
UK home sales below 100,000 a month
The number of homes being sold in the UK fell below 100,000 a month in November for the first time in a year, according to HM Revenue and Customs.
Opec oil production ‘will not fall’
Saudi Arabia’s oil minister, Ali al-Naimi, says the Opec cartel will not cut oil production even if the price falls to $20 a barrel.