Eurozone ministers meet in Brussels as the debt crisis once again threatens the 16-member bloc's economic stability.

South Korea's central bank raises interest rates to 2.5% from 2.25% in an attempt to cool inflation.

Supermarket chain Asda says it will create 7,500 new jobs in the UK next year, half of them from new store openings.

Manchester United's American owners are to pay off their high interest Payment-in-Kind (PIK) loans, estimated to be worth around £220m.

ITV announces an 11% rise in revenues, thanks to the continuing advertising recovery, but sales of its shows continue to lag.

Manchester United's American owners will reduce the financial pressure on the club by paying off high-interest loans, estimated to be worth £220m.

Budget airline Easyjet sees profits triple on rising passenger numbers and cheaper fuel, and announces its first dividend.

The UK inflation rate rose unexpectedly to 3.2% in October, prompting another letter from the Bank of England governor.