Regulator Martin Wheatley proposes overhauling the inter-bank interest rate system, and condemns the failure of oversight by the British Bankers' Association.

Japan's industrial output fell more than expected in August, as cars and electronics suffer from weak global demand, figures show.

Shareholders in Singapore-based conglomerate Fraser and Neave vote to sell its beer business to Heineken.

The government of French President Francois Hollande is to present its first budget, with tax increases expected to bridge the country's deficit.

The market for car insurance is referred to the Competition Commission for investigation on the basis that it is not working well for motorists.

Two G4S directors resign after the company announced the findings of a review into its Olympic Games contract but chief executive Nick Buckles keeps his post.

Cash made money for charity as interest from banknote collectors in East Asia helped push up the bidding at a Bank of England auction.

Independent metrics data suggests Facebook has started to clamp down on illegitimate "likes" and users as it seeks to protect its advertising model.