Lawmakers in Greece approve a 2013 budget requiring fresh spending cuts, amid mass public protests across the country.

Japan's economy contracts in the July to September quarter as a global slowdown hurts exports and domestic consumption continues to remain subdued.

Executives from Starbucks, Google and Amazon, which have all been accused of tax avoidance, are due to give evidence before Parliament on Monday on the issue.

MPs in Greece have voted in favour of budget plans for 2013 that will mean severe cuts in spending, but should guarantee the release of foreign financial aid to avoid insolvency.

China says it will give foreign investors more access to its financial markets as it looks to spur a fresh wave of economic growth.

India's industrial output registers a surprise fall in September, adding to concerns about slowing growth in the economy.

Lancashire County Council is to become the first local authority to invest taxpayers' money directly into an online lender that connects savers and borrowers.

MPs are preparing to vote on plans to implement a 3p a litre increase in fuel duty which would take effect in January.