Japan's economy unexpectedly shrank for a second consecutive quarter, marking a technical recession in the world's third largest economy.

Consumer watchdog Which? is calling for a rethink of the way broadband speeds are advertised, claiming current ones are misleading.

Prime Minister David Cameron warns of a "dangerous backdrop of instability and uncertainty" in the global economy, which could risk the UK's recovery.

Asian markets traded lower on Monday on news that Japan's economy contracted for a second consecutive quarter, marking a recession.

Australia and China are to sign a free trade agreement that Canberra says will open up markets worth billions of dollars to Australian exporters.

The chairman of Serco, the beleaguered outsourcing firm that has several contracts with the UK government, announces he will leave the company.

The governor of the Bank of England says bankers' overall fixed pay should be at risk in the event of wrongdoing - not just bonuses.

London's main share index drifts lower at the start of trading, after warnings about the health of the global economy.