Japan has lost its spot as the world's second-biggest economy, figures out on Monday are expected to show.

"Enormous" bank bonuses to be announced in the next few weeks are "offensive", Business secretary Vince Cable has said.

The label which designed the dress worn by Kate Middleton at the announcement of her engagement to Prince William has reported a 45% rise in sales for its new collection.

Germany's hopes for the next European Central Bank (ECB) head to be German have been dashed after another possible candidate ruled himself out of the job.

Planemaker Boeing is set to unveil its new jumbo jet later on Sunday.