While the Greek debt crisis occupies world leaders at the G20 summit of the biggest economic powers, should we fear the potential fallout here?

Up to two million public sector workers prepare for a 24-hour strike, in what is set to be the biggest walkout for a generation.

Ratings agency Standard & Poor's downgrades the long-term credit grades of a string of major banks including Barclays and HSBC.

Samsung wins a major battle in its tussle with Apple after an Australian court overturns a ban on the sale of its Galaxy tab.

The Indian economy grows at its slowest pace in two-years, as the manufacturing and mining industry suffer.

The pubs chain and brewer Marston's says its continuing expansion means it will need another 1,000 employees next year.

Profits at Italian fashion house Prada soar in the third quarter boosted by increased sales in the Asia-Pacific region.

EU finance ministers meet in Brussels after a top official says the region has days to take decisive action to resolve the crisis.