The UK could lose out on hundreds of billions of pounds in green investment if the government compromises on its Green Investment Bank, MPs warn.

Philippines President Benigno Aquino tells the BBC that he will focus on tackling corruption, poverty and the brain drain.

Unions react angrily to a report proposing a radical overhaul of public sector pensions which would see millions working for longer.

Inflation in China is unchanged in February from the previous month, however it is quicker than analysts expected.

As eurozone leaders meet to try to find a way out of its year-long debt crisis, the Greek prime minister calls for action.

Sports retailer JD Sports abandons takeover pursuit of JJB Sports, claiming its rival snubbed requests for information.

Figures show US retail sales in February rose for the eighth month in a row and January's figures were higher than thought.

Somerset-based fashion house Mulberry says its profits have grown more than a sixth in a year and it has expanded to cope with demand.