Rana Plaza Disaster: Uniqlo Won't Sign Safety Pact for Bangladesh Factories
Japan's Fast Retailing joins Wal-Mart and other retailers, who wishes to carry out inspections independently.
EADS Looks to Revive €1.2bn Euro Hawk Contract with Germany
Berlin has earlier scrapped plans to purchase and modify Euro Hawk drones due to higher costs.
UK Services Sector Activity Picks Up on Better Consumer Spending
Business volumes rise at their fastest pace since August 2007 in the consumer services sector, according to CBI.
Fifth of UK High Street Stores and Over 300,000 Jobs Face Axe
60,000 more shops will be shut down in five years, says the Centre for Retail Research.
Shell Plans $30bn Investment in Australia Over Five Years
Outgoing CEO Peter Voser urges the government to reduce taxes to drive innovation and investment.
Doubts Rise over Bank of Japan's Inflation Target
A few members of the BoJ board believe it would be tough to achieve 2% inflation within the two-year time frame.
High Demand in London Continues to Boost UK Home Prices
Average house prices rise 0.4% in England and Wales in May, the highest pace in six years, says Hometrack.
China's Li Keqiang Opposes EU Moves Against Telecom and Solar Firms
EU had accused Huawei and ZTE Corp of violating anti-dumping norms.
3i Group to Acquire Barclays' £780m Infrastructure Fund Management Division
Barclays Infrastructure Funds Management has invested about £1.7bn across six funds so far.
Germany's Q1 GDP Growth Edges Up on Private Consumption
Gfk German Consumer Climate Index rises to 6.5 from 6.2 in previous month.
Mario Draghi Calls For Further Efforts to Centralise European Banking Sector
European Central Bank President says 'Europe needs a more European UK.'
Eurozone's Recession Poised to Continue in Q2 as PMI Data Disappoints
Markit's flash Eurozone Composite Output index showed a reading below 50 in May, indicating a contraction in business activity.
Bank of Japan Announces Additional Stimulus to Contain Sudden Rise in JGB Yields
Yields on Japan's long-term government bonds rose to more than 1% for the first time in 2013.
Nissan to Recall 841,000 Vehicles As Quality Issues Continue to Trouble Japanese Automakers
133,869 Mirca cars produced between 2002 and 2006 will be recalled in the UK.
Ford to Wind Up Australian Production in Three Years, Cutting 1,200 Jobs [VIDEO]
Ford cites market fragmentation and high manufacturing costs for move.
China Heads to Further Slowdown as Manufacturing Activity Contracts in May
Preliminary HSBC China Manufacturing PMI showed a reading of 49.6 in May, indicating a contraction in activity.
UK Economic Optimism Stays on as Business Conditions Improve
Housing market activity, manufacturing output and employment intentions have improved, according to the agents.
Mervyn King Fails in MPC Vote to Extend Asset Buyback to £400bn
Bank of England's top policy makers stay away from raising asset purchase programme citing inflation concerns.
Nationwide Profits Jump on Consumer Business Growth
Pre-tax profit for the fiscal year climb to £210m from £203m a year ago.
Bank of Japan Maintains Key Policies Citing Improved Economic Conditions
The bank to continue monetary easing until it reaches the 2% inflation target.
Japan's Trade Deficit Widens as Weak Yen Shoots Up Import Bills
April trade deficit rose 69.7% to 879.94bn yen, as imports increased 9.4% to 6.66tn yen for April.
UK Home Prices Rise More Than Forecast in March
Average home prices in London rises 7.6% on year to £398,000.
G4S Olympic Fiasco CEO Nick Buckles Resigns
Buckles resigns just months after appearing before MPs to admit 'humiliating shambles' at London 2012.
Vodafone: £6bn Wiped off Profits amid European Turmoil [VIDEO]
Pre-tax profit declines to £3.3bn from £9.5bn last year.
Marc Bolland's Future Uncertain as Marks & Spencer Profits Fall for Second Year
CEO Marc Bolland is under pressure to revive M&S's clothing business.
Oil Price Rigging: Big Traders to Help EU Probe
Glencore, Vitol, Gunvor and Mercuria asked by European Commission for details on pricing structures.
FirstGroup Shares Plunge on Dividend Suspension
FirstGroup plans a £615m rights issue, following which Chairman Martin Gilbert would step down.
Ryanair Shares Soar on Robust Full-Year Results
Full-year profits rise 13% to €569m, as passenger traffic increased by 5% to 79.3 million.
Squeeze on UK Household Budgets Eases on Pay Growth
Markit Household Finance Index rises to 40.4 in May from 37.7 in April.
UK Retail Vacancies Reach Record High in April
One in eight UK shops remain vacant in April, the highest rate since the BRC study began in July 2011.
