
Markets rejoice as US pulls away from “fiscal cliff”
Spain and the rest of the European bourses enjoy big gains on key vote

Spain and the rest of the European bourses enjoy big gains on key vote
Road trips fall due to economic crisis
Fashion retail magnate saw his wealth jump by 16.7 billion euros last year
Opposition claims Castilla-La Mancha premier earned 20 times the minimum salary
The agreement in the US Senate postpones the debate on budget adjustments and debt

What was hot in 2012, and what to expect to see on your plate over the next 12 months

Tax hikes, removal of benefits and wage caps will all erode purchasing ability

Spain is about to join the Europe-wide trend of imposing a 30 km/h speed limit in built-up areas The evidence shows that it reduces accidents and road deaths

Grassroots response to growing numbers of evictions has led to ordinary people stepping in to provide four walls and a roof for hard-up compatriots
There are some stories that have received relatively little coverage, yet seem to me to be among the most important of last year

The gang entered just as bells rang out to herald the start of 2013
Popular Party, Socialists looking to cap mayoral salaries