BUSINESS

UK economy likely to be buoyed by powerhouse service sector after disappointing construction and manufacturing data.

George Osborne looking less likely to get EU bonus cap plans changed at finance minister meeting.

Jaguar Land Rover announces further investments in product development and engine manufacturing.

Emerging markets bank posts nearly $7bn of profits despitehuge money laundering-related fines.

Glencore announces third extension of $33bn tie-up as both parties await approval from authorities in China.

Retail sales surge in February on higher demand for big-ticket items and household articles.

China's defence spending growth rate has slowed down in 2013, underlining the recent slowdown in the economy.

Swiss bank Wegelin & Co has been accused of aiding and abetting tax fraud.

China's February services sector PMI indicates moderate recovery for the Chinese economy.

RBA keeps interest rate on hold at 3% as it sees improvement in non-mining sectors of the economy.

Barclays' 'fact finding' law firms Eversheds and TLT Solicitors are breaching the Code of Conduct, say lawyers

The Baltic economy would become the 18th EU member to join the single currency

Japan's LNG dependence has soared after the 2011 disaster.

Spanish unemployment rise is smallest in five years, raising hopes of recovery.

Bank of Ireland posts wider pre-tax losses in 2012 due to charges on asset sales and employee redundancy costs.

China's luxury car market is boosted by improved income and the people's desire to showcase social status, says a study.

UK net lending falls £1.5bn in the first six months of the key monetary policy tool, putting new investor focus on the Bank of England's Thursday interest rate move.

February's PMI survey for construction shows sharpened downturn for struggling construction sector.

Department store Debenhams says in first half trading update UK business 'severely disrupted' by January snowfall.

Europe's biggest bank says full year profits fell 6 percent to $20.6bn after it set aside $1.4bn in UK PPI costs and paid $1.9bn in money laundering fines.

Rupert Murdoch's media company is divesting its minority holdings in firms ahead of its split to into two separate divisions.

The UK property market conditions are boosted by higher house prices in London and Southern England , says Hometrack.

One flight a day to emerging markets could boost UK's trade by about £1bn a year, says CBI.

South Korea's inflation rate falls on weak domestic consumption and strong currency.

Company looks to cut 170 flights across 43 routes a week.

Jaguar XF and Land Rover Freelander may be manufactured in India.

Apple suffers another setback in its legal battle with Samsung with a reduction in $1bn damages awarded in 2012.

A meeting between Obama and congressional leaders fails to avert $85bn spending cuts, which could harm US and global economy.

Asian stocks advanced this week as Japan's central bank chief nomination cheered investors despite European and US concerns