Japan came out of a recession in the fourth quarter of last year, but the world's third largest economy grew at a slower than expected pace.

The Confederation of British Industries (CBI) business lobby group has upgraded its forecast for the UK's economic growth this year.

Up to 100 banks and financial institutions worldwide have been attacked in an "unprecedented cyber robbery", claims a new report.

Japanese shares hit their highest level in nearly eight years after data showed the world's third largest economy had come out of recession.

William Hill and online betting rival 888 end talks over a possible takeover after an 888 shareholder rejects the offer as too low.

When it comes to tackling long term unemployment, "100,000s of young people have been left behind", says CBI director.

Ed Balls comes under fire from the Conservatives for suggesting people should get a written receipt for all transactions, even small gardening jobs.

European finance ministers will meet in Brussels later amid increasing scepticism that a deal over Greece's debt problems can be reached.