Nokia's chairman, Risto Siilasmaa, admits that he accidently gave misleading information about former chief executive Stephen Elop's pay-off.

Shareholders of US pork producer Smithfield Foods agree to buyout by China's Shuanghui International for $4.7bn (£3.1bn) in cash.

South Korea decides to restart the tender process for a multi billion-dollar fighter jet contract, a blow for Boeing which had hoped to supply the planes.

New Zealand's Fonterra, the world's biggest dairy firm, posts an 18% jump in full year earnings despite a nationwide drought which led to lower milk production.

The Labour leader warns energy firms he would "take action" against them if they try to defy his planned price freeze.

Firefighters in fire services across England and Wales are due to strike for four hours from midday in a dispute over pensions.

Two new Chinese airlines announce orders to buy 43 aircraft from the Airbus A320 family of planes.

Thousands of pubs and restaurants are dropping their prices by 7.5% for one day in protest at current tax conditions.