Gordon Brown warns of economic storms ahead but vows not to "let you down" as the date of the Budget is announced.

A former head of MI5 says she did not know US intelligence services were mistreating terror suspects until after she retired.

Rules to improve child protection after the Baby P case may leave children more vulnerable to harm, council leaders warn.

China's exports surged 46% in February, figures show, raising hopes of a strong recovery in global trade.

The earthquake in Chile may cost the global insurance industry as much as $7bn (£4.7bn), Swiss Re estimates.

Gordon Brown warns of economic storms ahead but vows not to "let you down" as the date of the Budget is announced.

China's exports surged 46% in February, figures show, raising hopes of a strong recovery in global trade.

This year's Budget will be held on Wednesday 24 March, Chancellor Alistair Darling confirms.

Industrial production in the UK fell unexpectedly in January, official data has shown.

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