Apple publishes a list of its suppliers for the first time as it looks to head off criticism over how workers are treated.

Europe's four big dilemmas

Britain is already technically in recession, and unemployment will rise further, economic forecaster the Item Club warns.

Asian stock markets fall after Standard & Poor's cut the credit rating for France and a number of other European countries.

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg is to urge more firms to offer shares to their staff, saying it will improve productivity and boost growth.

Iran warns Gulf nations against boosting oil output saying they will be responsible for the consequences of any such move.

Talks are continuing between Cardiff-based clothing retailer Peacocks and its lenders about restructuring the company's debts of around £240m.

Malaysia's investment firm Khazanah sells its stake in carmaker Proton in one of the largest deals in the country's auto sector.