The US Federal Reserve rejects plans by Citigroup to buy back shares and boost dividends for shareholders.

The first stage of the overhaul of pensions, announced in the Budget, has come into force with retirees given greater access to their pension pots.

The UK economy is still growing strongly, but not at the pace seen in recent months, the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) says.

China Eastern Airlines suffers a 25% fall in full year net profit due to weak demand in results that reflect competitive pressures in China's aviation industry.

Regulators will investigate whether the "big six" UK energy suppliers are preventing effective competition in the UK energy market.

The International Monetary Fund agrees assistance worth $14-18bn over the next two years, with the package linked to an economic reform programme.

Atos is quitting its contract to assess whether benefits claimants in Britain are fit to work, the government says.

Rangers say the proposed withholding of season ticket money has caused "material uncertainty" as the club's interim accounts are published.