New tax-free savings accounts for children, known as Junior Isas, are now available from providers for the first time.

Honda will cut production at its US and Canada factories by 50% as it faces a shortage of parts due to floods in Thailand.

China reports an unexpected drop in manufacturing activity raising concerns about the impact of a global slowdown on its economy.

The Reserve Bank of Australia cuts interest rates in a bid to boost growth amid fears of a slowdown in the global economy.

Singapore airlines unveils a new budget carrier in a bid to cater to growing demand for low-cost flying in the region.

Greece is to hold a referendum on austerity measures demanded by the EU, its PM says, in a move that could threaten the deal on the euro debt crisis.

House prices increased year-on-year for the first time for six months in October, with a 0.8% rise, the Nationwide Building Society says.

Security group G4S abandons its £5.2bn takeover of Danish cleaning company ISS after opposition from shareholders.