UK Q3 construction output rise to boost GDP

British construction output data for the third quarter has been revised up massively and could add 0.2 percentage points to the last published Q3 GDP estimate, the Office for National Statistics (ONS)

Jobs data to give steer on U.S. recovery

World stocks slipped slightly and the dollar was steady on Friday as investors waited for U.S. jobs data, the latest signal about how far the U.S. economy is recovering. Markets were also

Oil rises above $77 on U.S. jobs data

Oil turned positive and rose above $77 on Friday as closely watched U.S. data showed the smallest job loss figure since December 2007. U.S. crude futures rose 65 cents to $77.09 at

Top 10 places to spend Christmas

Whether your ideal Christmas is about snow and magical lights or a beach and a seasonal cocktail, travel website travelandleisure.com has come up with a list of 10 of the best places