Energy firms should compensate customers who have been mis-sold energy deals, a committee of MPs says.

Weak domestic demand is "the biggest threat to UK firms", a survey claims.

There is a reduced chance of a rise in interest rates in the near term given economic weakness, Bank of England policymakers say.

BHP says the strike at the Escondida copper mine in Chile as 'illegal' as the stand-off with the workers continues.

China fires three senior railway officials and orders a nationwide safety check following a fatal high-speed train crash.

Toyota's output and sales in Japan dip in first half of the year due to damage caused by the earthquake and tsunami.

Irish budget airline Ryanair reports growth in profits and passenger numbers, but says they were flattered by last year's ash cloud.

Credit rating agency Moody's cuts its rating for Greece, warning that a planned debt swap would mark a default.