China's service sector grows at its fastest pace in a year in October, the latest sign of a recovery in the world's second-largest economy.

The Co-operative Bank will give details later of a rescue deal secured over the weekend, the BBC has learned.

The UK is set to grow faster than any other Western economy, according to a report by the accountants Grant Thornton.

Australia's Nine Entertainment Co, which owns the Nine television network, is looking to raise as much as A$679m ($660m; £415m) via its share sale.

The new boss of the HS2 rail link has been tasked with finding ways to cut the estimated £50bn cost of the scheme, David Cameron is to announce.

Ryanair has warned that its annual profit is set to fall for the first time in five years.

HSBC saw profit surge 30% in the three months to the end of September, boosted by a strong performance in the UK and Hong Kong.

Eurozone factory orders rose for a fourth consecutive month in October, leaving factories unable to keep up with demand, according to a survey.