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The Australian economy grew at its fastest pace in three years in the second quarter of the year.

UN says international food prices have risen to levels not seen since 2008, partly because of drought in Russia.

Millions of graduates will now start paying interest on their student loans again as new interest rates come into effect.

The boss of Kraft UK visits Fairtrade farmers in Ghana and talks about plans for Cadbury in the UK.

After years of promising us TV over the internet, American media and technology companies are suddenly making bold moves to make it happen and ensure there success when it does.

Banks have written off a record amount of credit card debt despite charities reporting a fall in calls from worried borrowers.

CD and album sales used to account for 70% of the revenue of the Indian music industry.

The British company behind the Hawk-Eye ball-tracking technology used in tennis and cricket is to be put up for sale.

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is extending its remit to cover the online realm.

A three-year report into currency dealing shows rapid growth in trading, with the majority of trades happening in London.

A shampoo company in the US insures the long hair of an NFL football player for $1m against damage while being tackled.

A new deal will ban Australian imitation champagne and sherry from the EU - but Australia welcomes simplified wine labels.

US Congressman Barney Frank tells Stephen Sackur why he thinks Democrats are suffering in the polls ahead of the mid-term elections.

Australia's economy grew for its sixth straight quarter hitting 1.2% thanks to high demand for commodities.

A team of divers has begun to salvage dozens of bottles, of what is thought to be the world's oldest champagne, from a shipwreck in the Baltic Sea.

The government is creating cash incentives for people who generate their own power.

Artists such as Lady Gaga cannot stop sales falling at Universal Music but its owner Vivendi reports a rise in profit.

Guy Parker: Bad advertisers will be named and shames online if they do not comply with the codes of conduct

Mobile firm Orange is rolling out High Definition (HD) technology which it says offers higher quality voice calls.

Mobile firm Orange becomes the first UK network to use a new technology that claims to offer higher quality voice calls.