The UK government's 40% stake in Eurostar will be sold as part of a plan to boost infrastructure spending by £375bn being unveiled on Wednesday.

Figures from industry bodies indicate that bicycles outsold cars in almost every country in the European Union in 2012.

The Charity Commission's competence is questioned following the publication of a highly critical report by a spending watchdog.

London's stock market falls, with mining companies seeing some of the biggest losses.

A reported deal between Chinese firm Huawei and South Korea, which could see it help develop the country's broadband network, prompts US concerns.

Australia reports weaker-than-expected growth for the July-to-September quarter partly due to slower domestic demand.

The chancellor will bid to boost companies and High Streets by capping increases in business rates in Thursday's Autumn Statement, the BBC learns.

The government is to make major changes to the way it subsidises renewable energy with more emphasis on offshore wind power, the BBC has learned.