The Paris state prosecutor's office says it is investigating the property assets held by ousted Tunisian leader Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali in France.

The Greek government indicates it will take legal action against German industrial firm Siemens for allegedly bribing officials.

University leavers face a jobs market that is showing signs of improvement for the first time since the recession, suggests research.

Liverpool is opening an embassy in London to try to attract businesses to the city.

Figures for the UK's economic growth over the last three months of 2010 are expected to remain weak, economists say.

International Monetary Fund forecasts that the world economy will grow faster this year than previously expected.

The culture secretary says he intends to refer News Corp's bid for BSkyB for review, but gives the firm time to address competition concerns.

Siemens' first-quarter profits rise by more than expected, helped by strong demand in fast-growing emerging economies.