The US criticises Germany's economic policies, saying that its export-led growth model is hurting the eurozone and the wider global economy.

McDonald's, the world's biggest fast-food chain, says it is to stop serving Heinz ketchup in its stores after 40 years.

A list of "shell" companies where firms keep money offshore will be published to discourage tax evasion, David Cameron will announce later.

Google expresses outrage documents leaked by Edward Snowden suggest that the US National Security Agency (NSA) hacked its data links.

MPs will vote later on whether to let the government start spending money on preparations for the HS2 high-speed rail project.

Energy Secretary Ed Davey is expected to unveil more details of the government's proposals to review competition in the energy market.

Workers across Indonesia begin a two-day strike demanding higher salaries, the latest industrial action to hit the South East Asian economy.

Japanese electronic giant Sony slashes its full-year profit forecast by 40% as it continues to struggle.