Top executives from the UK's six largest energy companies are expected to face serious criticism when they come before a group of MPs.

The transport secretary calls for a broad political consensus on the HS2 high speed rail link, as the government prepares to set out its business case.

Prime Minister David Cameron is set to announce that the UK will become the first non-Muslim country to issue an Islamic bond as well as plans for a new Islamic index.

MPs condemn the "excessive" length of time it has taken to upgrade Thameslink, the north-south cross-London rail line.

India's new central bank governor raises interest rates for a second consecutive month by a quarter of one percent to 7.75% to try to fight inflation.

Lloyds Bank says it will set aside another £750m for compensation for mis-sold personal protection insurance (PPI), taking the total to £8bn.

Japan's Financial Services Agency will inspect three major banks, including Mitsubishi, over possible transactions involving yakuza organised crime gangs.

Energy company BP reports a drop in its third-quarterly net profit to $3.69bn compared with the same period last year.