Obama: EU 'must focus on growth'
US President Obama wraps up a G8 summit saying that leaders agree economies must focus on jobs and growth to boost recovery.
US President Obama wraps up a G8 summit saying that leaders agree economies must focus on jobs and growth to boost recovery.
Balls warns of cuts 'catastrophe'
Labour's Ed Balls warns the world economy faces a "catastrophe" unless Germany abandons pressure on eurozone countries to cut public spending.
Labour's Ed Balls warns the world economy faces a "catastrophe" unless Germany abandons pressure on eurozone countries to cut public spending.
Report 'to urge cutting red tape'
The prime minister is this week expected to back a plan to help boost growth by cutting employment red tape.
The prime minister is this week expected to back a plan to help boost growth by cutting employment red tape.
Euro banks 'in tatters' - Clarke
Former chancellor Ken Clarke says Europe's banking system is "in tatters" and warns the UK is "heavily exposed" to potential problems.
Former chancellor Ken Clarke says Europe's banking system is "in tatters" and warns the UK is "heavily exposed" to potential problems.
Facebook shares see modest debut
Facebook shares end a volatile first day of trading at $38.23, barely above the company's initial pricing, having initially jumped more than 10%.
Facebook shares end a volatile first day of trading at $38.23, barely above the company's initial pricing, having initially jumped more than 10%.
Yahoo jumps on Alibaba deal talk
Shares in internet giant Yahoo rise 5% on reports that it is close to selling its valuable stake in Alibaba Group, the Chinese e-commerce company.
Shares in internet giant Yahoo rise 5% on reports that it is close to selling its valuable stake in Alibaba Group, the Chinese e-commerce company.
Merkel 'suggests Greek euro vote'
Greek officials say Germany's Chancellor Merkel has suggested a euro referendum, but Berlin denies the report.
Greek officials say Germany's Chancellor Merkel has suggested a euro referendum, but Berlin denies the report.
N Rock rescue 'could cost £2bn'
The taxpayer could lose about £2bn once the assets of collapsed bank Northern Rock are wound down, the National Audit Office estimates.
The taxpayer could lose about £2bn once the assets of collapsed bank Northern Rock are wound down, the National Audit Office estimates.
JP Morgan boss to testify in US
JP Morgan chief executive Jamie Dimon will appear before a Senate committee to explain the bank's $2bn trading loss on a failed hedging strategy.
JP Morgan chief executive Jamie Dimon will appear before a Senate committee to explain the bank's $2bn trading loss on a failed hedging strategy.
UK in £50m pork deal with China
The UK agrees a £50m trade deal to sell pork to China, the world's biggest market for pig meat, where parts such as offal and trotters are more popular.
The UK agrees a £50m trade deal to sell pork to China, the world's biggest market for pig meat, where parts such as offal and trotters are more popular.
HMRC defends child benefit plan
Asking people to reveal financial information to their partners is legal, HM Revenue & Customs says, despite claims it breaks confidentiality rules.
Asking people to reveal financial information to their partners is legal, HM Revenue & Customs says, despite claims it breaks confidentiality rules.
Cuban offshore oil attempt fails
Spain's Repsol oil company says a first attempt to find oil off Cuba's northern coast has been unsuccessful.
Spain's Repsol oil company says a first attempt to find oil off Cuba's northern coast has been unsuccessful.
LSE reveals strong profits rise
The London Stock Exchange bucks the economic turmoil to deliver a better-than-expected rise in annual profit.
The London Stock Exchange bucks the economic turmoil to deliver a better-than-expected rise in annual profit.
Argentine gas exports cancelled
Spanish energy giant Repsol cancels a contract to provide gas to Argentina, in a continuing row after Buenos Aries nationalised one of its subsidiaries.
Spanish energy giant Repsol cancels a contract to provide gas to Argentina, in a continuing row after Buenos Aries nationalised one of its subsidiaries.
Rain dampens sales at pub group
Pubs group Mitchells & Butlers reports a sharp slowdown in sales, saying the recent wet weather has led to fewer customers.
Pubs group Mitchells & Butlers reports a sharp slowdown in sales, saying the recent wet weather has led to fewer customers.
