A judge orders the arrest of Google's president in Brazil after the company failed to remove "slanderous" videos about an electoral candidate.

Nissan Motor and Toyota Motor are cutting their output in China which is the world's biggest car market.

There is heavy security in central Athens as Greek trade unions prepare to stage a 24-hour general strike to protest against new austerity measures.

Insurance market Lloyd's of London returns to half-year profitability after there were no major natural disasters in the first six months of 2012.

Domino's Pizza's sales continue to rise in the UK despite what it calls a "challenging economic climate", but fall in Ireland.

Homeserve, the firm that sells emergency home repair services and which is under investigation by the FSA, says complaints have fallen.

European stock markets fall amid concerns about Spain's economy and as trade unions hold a general strike in Greece to protest against spending cuts.

Lenders have cast doubt on whether a new scheme will boost lending to small businesses, although mortgage seekers may benefit.