Greece's government is facing a vote of confidence in its new cabinet, a crucial step towards gaining a 12bn euro eurozone loan.

Public sector union Unison prepares to strike over pensions as it enters the first day of its annual conference.

Rolls-Royce wins a contract worth £1.3bn to supply engines for long-haul planes.

Moody's Investor Service sharply cuts Tokyo Electric Power's (Tepco) credit rating to junk status.

Gazumping is pushing up rents in England and Wales as the average cost to tenants reached £696 in May, says a survey.

Foster's Group, Australia's biggest brewer, rejects a takeover bid from global brewing giant SABMiller as too low.

Japanese car firms will boost production by hiring thousands of contract workers in the aftermath of the March earthquake and tsunami.

New store openings and strong sales at its Costa Coffee chain help Whitbread continue to weather the weak UK retail market.