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Mueller issues Steve Bannon with grand jury subpoena - report
US Present Donald Trump's former chief strategist Steve Bannon was on Tuesday reportedly subpoenaed by special counsel Robert Mueller to testify in front a grand jury as part of his ongoing investigation into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 election.
BEIS Committee to question Claire Perry over Westminster's tariff cap
The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee was set to question Claire Perry, minister for energy and clean growth, on Downing Street's proposed energy price cap, continuing its pre-legislative scrutiny of the tariff cap bill's draft.
London falls behind as UK house prices rise 5.1%
The official seasonally adjusted house price index rose by 0. 3% month-to-month in November, according to the November edition of the UK House Price Index published by the Office of National Statistics on Tuesday.
Debt problems affect a quarter of the UK's poorest households
A third of the lowest-income households in the UK have debts that surpass the assets they hold, according to a report from the Institute for Fiscal Studies.
Lula da Silva is not a threat to Brazil's financial stability, party chief says
The leader of Brazil's Workers’ Party argued in an interview that former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is anything but radical and does not pose a threat to Brazilian financial stability.
Wednesday preview: Might Burberry appoint new creative director alongside trading update?
A trading update from Burberry could provide an early highlight on Wednesday before the Bank of Canada grabs the spotlight on what is expected to be a quieter day for financial news.
Empire State index dips in January
Factory sector activity in the jurisdiction of the Federal Reserve bank of New York cooled a tad in January, according to the results of its widely-followed regional gauge.
CPI dips to suggest UK inflation may have peaked
UK inflation retreated slightly last month, reducing pressure on the Bank of England over interest rates.
German CPI dips in December, but prices expected to pick-up
The cost of living in Germany dipped last month, but economists expected rising crude oil price quotes on international markets and a tight labour market would boost the level of prices as the year progressed.
Spain likely to replace the US as the second most visited country in the world
Spain is expected to replace the US as the world’s second most popular tourist destination after France, according to data from the Madrid-based UN World Tourism Organization.
SPD Berlin chapter votes against grand coalition, polls more optimistic
German lawmakers' attempts to forge a grand coalition were a dealt a blow overnight after the Berlin chapter of the country's Socialist party, the SPD, voted against entering another power-sharing with German Chancellor Angela Merkel's centre-right CDU/CSU.