Libor Fixing Scandal: FSA Denies Delay in Probe
FSA claims it had been working with US authorities since 2008 over Libor scandal.
French Inflation Rate Edges Down to 1.2% in January
French inflation eases in January due to decline in manufactured products and food items.
BRC Asks Osborne for Measures to Lower Retailers' Costs
Research shows cost of running retail businesses has risen by £20bn since 2006.
London Regains World's Costliest Office Space Title
London elbows out Hong Kong for most expensive office space in the world for the first time since 2008.
Japan Trade Deficit Widens to New Record in January on Weak Yen and Energy Imports
Japan's trade deficit rises 10 percent to £11.3bn as imports become costly on weak yen.
Novartis Scraps $78m Payout to Outgoing Chairman Daniel Vasella
Switzerland to go for referendum on future of huge payouts to executives.
Pendragon Full-Year Profit Surges 58% on UK Car Market Recovery
Pendragon's pre-tax profit rises to £37.8m, with a 15 percent increase in car sales volume.
Tesco Seeks Police Investigation into Gift Voucher Stealing
Tesco launches internal investigation and seeks police help on complaints of hacking Clubcard accounts.
Bridgestone Shares Surge 10% on Strong 2013 Outlook
Bridgestone reports robust business in 2012 due to resurgence in Japan's automotive sector.
China Vanke Enters US Property Market with Tishman Speyer Deal
China Vanke's overseas expansion shows the new trend among Chinese property firms as they look to overcome domestic limitations.
German Firms to Add 15,000 New Jobs in 2013 on Improved Economic Outlook
The gradual recovery in the eurozone is prompting more investment from German companies, leading to more job creation.
Sales of Top 100 Arms Makers Fall 5% in 2011 - SIPRI
Austerity policies and cuts in military expenditure contribute to lower arms sales on the back of global economic crisis .
David Cameron Promises 'Same-Day' Visa Service for Indian Businessmen [VIDEO]
Prime Minister also looks to secure defence contracts in India
UK Home Asking Prices Rise to Five-Year High in February - Rightmove
The UK housing market has made a good start for 2013 with asking prices surging to new highs.
UK, Germany and France Call for New Laws on Corporate Tax Avoidance
George Osborne and his German and French counterparts discuss corporate tax avoidance at the G20 summit.
Home Buying '£1,440 Cheaper' than Renting - Halifax
Lower house prices and record-low interest rates have made buying more affordable than renting.
China Retail Sales up 15% During Lunar New Year Festival Week
Higher demand for jewellery, clothes and food boost China's festival sales in 2013.
Britons Could Get Free RBS Shares Worth £400 Under George Osborne's Pre-Election Scheme
Osborne's RBS exit plan is aimed to boost the economy and please voters ahead of next general election.
Germany's Commerzbank to Cut Bonuses After Slipping to Loss in Fourth Quarter
Commerzbank announces 17.2 percent cut in variable pay for 2012 after posting weak 2012 results.
Britain Bans Tax Dodgers from Securing Government Contracts
Government steps up fight against tax avoidance by major companies.
Warren Buffett to Ink Richest Deal in Food Industry with $28 Billion Heinz Takeover
Warren Buffett and 3G's Jorge Paulo Lemann are joining hands for the richest deal in the food industry.
Greek Unemployment Rate Reaches Record 27% in November
Greece's jobless rate reaches record level as continuing austerity measures and tax hikes hurt job market.
Rental Costs Fall 0.3% in January on Increased Mortgage Approvals
Bank of England's Funding for Lending Scheme has enabled banks to provide more mortgages.
Rolls-Royce Names BP's Ian Davis as New Chairman
Ian Davis will replace retiring Simon Robertson as company chairman at the conclusion of the annual general meeting on 2 May.
India Inflation Slips to Three-Year Low in January
Indian economy continues to struggle from high inflation rate in food, fuel and power.
Vodafone Plans to Acquire German Cable Provider Kabel Deutschland
A potential deal will enable Vodafone to sell combinations of mobile, fixed-line and TV services in Europe.
Australia Inflation Expectations Rise for Second Straight Month in February
Inflation Expectations increase for the second straight month but remains within the RBA range of 2-3 percent.
Japan Remains in Recession as GDP Shrinks in Fourth Quarter
Japanese economy contracts for third successive quarter, underlining need for further policy-easing measures.
Dutch Bank ING Announces 2,400 Fresh Job Cuts
ING to slash 1,400 jobs in the Netherlands and 1,000 in Belgium as part of separate restructurings in these countries.
Fashion Chain Republic Set to Enter Administration, 1000 Jobs at Risk
Republic follows Jessops, HMV and Blockbuster as the latest high street casualty.
