The Japanese government intervenes in the currency market to weaken the yen after the currency hit a post-war high.

David Cameron promises an "all-out mission" to kick-start infrastructure projects and revive the economy.

Qantas resumes flights after an independent tribunal orders a permanent end to an industrial dispute which left thousands of travellers stranded.

The outgoing president of the ECB, Jean-Claude Trichet, says it is "absolutely normal" for the eurozone countries to seek help from China.

Energy regulator Ofgem fines Npower £2m for failing to handle complaints properly, and says it is also investigating EDF Energy.

Barclays reports a 5% rise in third quarter profits, helped by continuing cost-cutting work.

Japan's Toshiba, Honda and Panasonic all report lower second-quarter profits, citing the strong yen as having a negative impact on their results.

Troubled sports retailer JJB Sports reports widening losses and warns of critical trading periods to come.