BUSINESS

Windows 8 is likely to outperform Windows 7 in terms of initial sales figures.

Rona Fairhead will leave the FT Group following the departure of Pearson CEO Marjorie Scardino

Lianna Brinded says world's fastest growing city is set to push China ahead of the rest of the world in technology and production.

The latest European agreement on Greece's financial support has many political benefits but few economic ones.

First year of government's flagship welfare-to-work scheme sees just 3.5% average success rate.

Thinktank says global growth will slow, eurozone will sink into recession and Britain may need to abandon debt target.

Cyber Monday sales expect to cross previous records as online shoppers are lured by better discounts by e-commerce companies.

Official data shows business investing more money in third quarter, a boost for Chancellor George Osborne ahead of autumn statement.

ONS's second estimate of UK GDP data for Q3 reiterates original headline figure.

IBTimes UK takes a look at the US' Silicon Valley's rival in China; Tianfu Software Park in Chengdu.

China's industrial company profits surge, increasing hopes of economic recovery.

French minister Arnaud Montebourg accuses ArcelorMittal of breaking promises.

The OECD has lowered its growth forecast for the global economy and expects the Eurozone to sink deeper into recession next year unless the region's leaders moderate their plans for deep government spending cuts.

India's state-owned oil firm ONGC plans to buy ConocoPhilip's 8.4 percent stake in Kashagan oil field in Kazakhstan

The eurozone finance ministers and the IMF agree on a €40bn debt reduction and about €43.7bn fresh loans for Greece, despite conflicting views.

Monster mall to be central attraction of £17bn Mohammed bin Rashid City and attract 80 million shoppers a year.

The Canadian central banker and former Goldman dealer has one of the few untarnished reputations in global finance.

Italian manufacturer Almax says EyeSee dummies will create more effective marketing but critics warn of Big Brother on the shop floor.

Ex-Goldman Sachs man Carney, current governor of the Bank of Canada, will take over Sir Mervyn King's role in July 2013.

IBTimes UK takes an exclusive look at the significant switch in auto industry trend in China

Chancellor's autumn statement looks set to effectively admit economic failings - is it time for George Osborne to go?

In unrivalled special coverage in Chengdu, IBTimes UK speaks with the vice president of Cisco's rival, Maipu Group.

FSA identifies systems and controls failings after investigation into Adoboli scandal and fines bank.

George Osborne may have to scrap 'unrealistic' debt target for UK, says thinktank.

India airline said to be in talks with Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways regarding stake sale.

Investors fear new political turmoil as demonstrators plan more protests in Cairo.

E-commerce sales surge over US holiday season as consumers flock to web retailers.

Renault plans to partner Dongfeng Motor Group to make cars in China, reports Reuters citing Chinese media

Six Samsung products including the Galaxy Note II and Jelly Bean-run Galaxy S3 are likely to be added in a multi-billion dollar lawsuit between Samsung and Apple.