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Downing St rejects Labour claims the Budget reveals the coalition has broken its pledge to protect the NHS in England from cuts - saying health spending could be topped up if necessary.

Dragons' Den star Duncan Bannatyne has backed the measures designed to help businesses in Chancellor George Osborne's Budget.

Overseas film-makers redouble efforts to woo the Chinese audience

Two of the world's richest men are in India to urge the country's tycoons to give away a share of their fortunes for a good cause.

The future of the Vauxhall plant in Luton has been secured after a decision was made to build the new Vivaro van at the UK site.

Will the Fukushima radiation leaks spell doom for Tepco?

Experts answer your queries about George Osborne's plans

A bid by Spain's Catalonia region to protect small retailers against competition from larger rivals is blocked by EU judges.

The Chancellor, George Osborne, insists that the surprise £2 billion levy on North Sea oil companies announced in the budget, will not be passed on to motorists.

Berwin and Berwin managing director Simon Berwin says it is vital to build strong networks with colleagues and peers.

Retail fashion expert Kim Winser argues that British businesses must maximise the potential of international markets, and rethink their internet selling.

Whistles chief executive Jane Shepherdson says brands need to have a dynamic and creative vision, which must be underpinned by a strong commercial sense.

Europe delays finalising new economic rules as Portugal falters

Scientists in Qatar develop artificial clouds to provide shade for stadiums and training grounds at the 2022 World Cup

A long-standing conjecture that our sense of smell may be due the the effects of quantum physics is gaining ground, thanks to new measurements.

The pay package earned by Credit Suisse Group's chief executive officer falls 34% last year, company accounts show.

EU leaders are meeting in Brussels after Portugal's parliament rejected an austerity budget, prompting the resignation of PM Jose Socrates.

Rising inflation means cuts to public service spending are bigger than they would otherwise have been, says the IFS think tank.

Drivers have been contacting the BBC accusing garages of raising fuel prices in advance of the fuel duty cut announced in the Budget.

The Republic of Ireland's economy shrinks 1.6% in the fourth quarter as consumer spending and exports fall.

China will overtake the US and the world's biggest economy and dominate world trade by 2030, a leading accountancy firm says.

The 2011 English Open at St Mellion is cancelled amid growing concerns over the viability of professional golf tournaments in England.

Winter fuel payments for older people will drop this year although there was some cheer in the Budget for elderly savers.

School Reporters from Walmer Science College investigate the closure of the Pfizer plant in Sandwich. The young journalists look at the effects of the closure on their job prospects and the wider economy.

The volume of UK retail sales fell by more than expected in February, dropping by 0.8% on the previous month.