More than half of UK adults are struggling to keep up with bills and debt repayments, a major survey of people's finances suggests.

India eases key rules on foreign direct investment in multi-brand retail in an attempt to attract investment from foreign firms and boost growth.

Australia unveils a levy on some bank deposits for a stability fund aimed at safeguarding against a banking collapse.

The incoming chief executive, Ross McEwan, of the Royal Bank of Scotland will take no bonus for his work in the role this year or 2014.

UK house prices recorded their biggest annual increase for nearly three years in July - up 3.9%, the Nationwide building society says.

Toyota raises its forecast for annual profit as a weak yen and a recovery in sales in the US continue to boost its growth.

International Airlines Group reports a second-quarter profit, helped by signs of a turnaround at its Spanish carrier Iberia.

The number of people declared insolvent in England and Wales fell by 6.1% in the second quarter of the year compared with the same period a year ago.