Ivory Coast's authorities say they have taken control of foreign banks who suspended operations in the troubled country.

Cash-strapped local authorities in Britain failed to collect £530m in council tax in 2009-10, a BBC investigation finds.

Finance ministers from the G20 group of nations are to begin a two-day meeting in Paris against a backdrop of rising food and commodity prices.

The cost of renting and rent arrears fell slightly in January compared with the previous month, a survey says

Vietnam raises rates in its fight against inflation, but analysts warn it may still face price growth.

The government's growth strategy will have little effect unless the banks increase lending, a committee of MPs concludes.

Allen Stanford files a $7.2bn countersuit against US prosecutors, including the FBI and SEC, accusing them of illegal tactics.

More people taking the bus helps lift half-year profits at train and bus operator Go-Ahead Group 7.7% to £45m.