China tells its airlines not to pay charges to the EU's Emissions Trading Scheme, aimed at cutting carbon emissions.

Party leaders in Greece's governing coalition are to resume crisis talks on backing a 130bn-euro rescue plan needed to avoid a debt default.

UK firms plan to cut back on capital investment and hiring as the UK economic outlook remains gloomy, a report suggests.

Olympus shareholders will get the chance to question management about the accounting scandal as the firm calls an emergency meeting.

The chief executive of Qantas says the airline would be forced to cut services and jobs should pro-Australia airline bills be passed.

Indonesia's economy grows at its fastest pace in 15 years during 2011, boosted by increased investment and growing domestic demand.

Labour has urged ministers to block six-figure bonuses for Network Rail bosses, insisting they have the power to prevent such payouts.

Six serious bidders remain in contention to take over the Cardiff-based clothing retail firm Peacocks, struggling with £750m debts, BBC Wales understands.