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Kelly Clarkson will face difficulties if she wants to take a ring which once belonged to Jane Austen out of the UK.

American Idol Kelly Clarkson faces export ban from UK Government over Jane Austen ring

The Government has stepped in to stop US singer Kelly Clarkson taking a gold and turquoise ring once owned by Jane Austen out of the country.

Better exports boost manufacturing sector

Stronger exports helped the manufacturing sector record its best performance for more than two years in July as its recovery gathered pace.

Not a single penny has been lent so far under a £5 billion scheme to support British exporters

Exports Refinancing Facility: The £5bn export scheme which has spent £0 since it began last year

Labour says Government's 'failure is letting down businesses across Britain'

Abe’s ‘shock and awe’ tactics win approval

Japan’s Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, has won fresh backing at the ballot box for his “shock and awe” strategy to revive the economy, sending Asian shares higher.

Vince Cable blocks sale of military and intelligence equipment to Egypt as protest death toll mounts

Five export licences suspended over fears weapons are being used for internal suppression against its people

British arms sales: A step towards transparency, but many more are needed

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Hamish McRae: China's slowdown is a blip and could actually help us

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Recovery hopes hit by shrinking factory output

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Midweek View: In a virtuous circle, globalisation both created and relied on strong economic growth

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Hopes that the eurozone can pull out of its lingering recession were boosted yesterday when German business morale rose for the second month in a row.

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BT chief executive Ian Livingston, who will be appointed to the Government as trade minister

Gavin Patterson replaces BT chief Ian Livingston after he quits to take on role as Government trade minister

Former chairman and chief executive of HSBC Lord Green to stand down

Institute of Directors in push to attract leaders of the future

The Institute of Directors is preparing for a shake-up after a sixth year of sliding membership that drove it into the red.

Pakistani soldiers standing guard in Karachi, ahead of last month's election

Pakistan denies receiving weapons and security equipment from Israel

Liberal newspaper claims Jewish state exported arms to four Arab countries

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