The CBI is lobbying the chancellor to get the UK working by showing a "relentless focus on growth" in the forthcoming Budget.

A senior Liberal Democrat wants the government to give the public billions in shares in Royal Bank of Scotland and Lloyds.

The government says it will give business £50m a year to help it overcome skills shortages that block expansion.

Bangladesh's High Court is set to resume a hearing into the legality of the removal of Grameen Bank head Muhammed Yunus.

Crude oil prices hit a two-and-a-half year high amid concerns that the unrest in Libya could turn into a civil war.

China will keep developing its high-speed rail network despite corruption allegations, the state Xinhua news agency reports.

Paddy Power reports a 55% rise in annual profits, helped by its expansion in Australia, and says it is confident about the year ahead.

Thousands of benefits recipients currently paid by cheque could receive their money on a token "like a library card".