Asian markets rally after voters in Greece back the New Democracy party in elections on Sunday.

Chancellor George Osborne says "taxpayers will be better protected when things go wrong" thanks to banking reforms outlined by the government.

Australia's Fairfax Media is to shed 1,900 jobs over three years and give two high-profile broadsheets a new "compact" format.

Property prices in China fall further in May indicating that government policies put in place to curb speculation are having the desired effect.

India's central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), leaves its key interest rate unchanged at 8% in a surprise move.

Ford workers begin a 24-hour strike in a dispute over pay and pensions, but the car giant says it is "willing and available" for further talks.

Majestic Wine reports a 14% rise in annual profits as it continues to enjoy increasing sales.

Tesco is to exit Japan in a two-stage process that will first see it sell a half-stake in its Japanese business to the country's Aeon group.