BUSINESS

Chairman gives nod to sweetened Glencore bid on promise to protect key Xstrata managers

Bank of Japan's Tankan survey shows that the business outlook for major manufacturers has fallen.

China's purchasing managers index remains at 49.8, below contraction indicator of 50.

Shadow chancellor Ed Balls will tell Labour conference that 4G sale proceeds should be pumped into affordable housing and first-time buyer breaks.

American coffee chain Starbucks has said that it will start its India operations with partner Tata group.

The 171-year-old travel firm, which has been hit by declining sales, says there is significant improvement in European operations.

Budget prefers to tax the rich to raise resources rather than resort to spending cuts to plug the €30 bn hole in country's finances.

Japanese firms Sony and Olympus aim to start a joint venture later this year to develop medical equipment.

Sale of Britain's biggest car insurance group comes after formal OFT referral to Competition Commission.

Service sector bounce in July suggests UK economy will return to growth in third quarter

GFK NOP research shows consumer optimism growing in September and offers hope for festive reatil boost

First Socialist budget in a decade seeks nearly €30 billion in austerity measures as jobless rate hits 13-year high and economy slows.

G4S claims review did not reveal significant shortcomings in CEO Nick Buckles's performance.

Shareholders of Fraser and Neave vote to sell company's stake in Tiger beer maker.

Japan's industrial output fell more than expected in August as concerns over the country's export sector loom with weak demand from China.

Middle and working classes to be spared heavy taxes and crushing spending cuts.

Kareem Serageldin facing extradition to US charged with conspiracy, falsifying records and wire fraud.

After MPs questioned consumer watchdogs and industry experts, it revealed that a significant amount of analysis still needs to be done

Lloyds TSB, which is 40 % owned by British taxpayers after it was bailed out during the financial crisis, scooped the dubious gong of most complained about bank, with 391,272 complaints being lodged in the first six months of 2012.

Lloyds TSB scoops dubious gong of most complained-about bank with 391,272 gripes lodged in first six months of 2012.

Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy's 2013 budget will have major implications for Spain, Europe and global financial markets.

Revised official data shows softer decline in UK GDP in the second quarter

Bank of England rate-setter Paul Fisher expects significant injection to recession-hit British economy through lending to consumers and small businesses

Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy's budget comes just 24 hours before a key audit of Spain's banking sector as investors grapple with myriad issues in Europe's fourth-largest economy.

Baoshan Iron & Steel is likely to be followed by other steel makers in cutting output because of slack demand caused by the sluggish global economy.

France's labour ministry says the number of unemployed people in the country has reached three million and there are few hopeful signs.

Protesters say people are already reeling under hikes and cuts introduced in July.

Spain's biggest and richest region will test appetite for independence from Madrid as Prime Minister Rajoy struggles to maintain national unity

Business Secretary Vince Cable and Treasury Chief Secretary Danny Alexander outlined coalition government and Lib Dem economic and business policy