Rupert Murdoch's News Corp reports a sharp rise in profits thanks to a one-off asset sale and strong revenue growth at its cable networks division.

Thousands of small businesses could find it impossible to buy new vehicles and equipment after a leading finance provider said it would pull out of the UK.

The pay gap between men and women is at risk of worsening for the first time, an equality group warns, as a survey shows a woman can earn £423,000 less over her career.

Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras has pleaded with politicians to vote through a fresh round of austerity measures crucial to securing its next round of financial aide.

Asian markets are little changed as Barack Obama wins a second term as the US President.

India and Canada finalise terms for their nuclear deal, paving the way for Canadian firms to export uranium to India.

France's largest bank BNP Paribas reports a big rise in quarterly profit, led by its investment banking arm.

Fashion house Burberry sees half-year revenues grow 8% to £883m, but profits fall due to the cost of ending a fragrance licence.