US budget deal reached in Congress
An agreement is reached on the US budget to avoid another government shutdown, Republican and Democratic lawmakers say.
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EU wrestles with bank rescue plan
The EU edges towards a common mechanism for rescuing problem banks, in a drive to avoid any more taxpayer-funded bailouts.
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GM to stop making cars in Australia
Holden, a subsidiary of General Motors, says it will stop making cars in Australia by the end of 2017, with almost 2,900 jobs to go.
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Google opens first Asia data centres
Google opens its first ever data centres in Asia as it looks to boost its growth further in the region.
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Lloyds bank in record £28m fine
Lloyds Banking Group is fined £28m for "serious failings" in relation to bonus schemes for sales staff.
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FirstGroup shuns Greyhound sell-off
UK rail and bus firm FirstGroup has rejected a proposal from one of its shareholders, Sandell, to sell its US assets, including the Greyhound bus service.
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India firms agree telecom deal
Two of India's biggest firms, Reliance Industries and Bharti Airtel, agree to share telecom infrastructure.
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Stagecoach looks to US for expansion
Transport firm Stagecoach reports a small rise in half year profits and sees "significant potential" to expand in the US.
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First woman boss for General Motors
US car giant General Motors says Mary Barra, its product development chief, will become the next chief executive.
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'We are in a housing bubble' claim
Most regions of the UK are already in a house price bubble, according to an economics professor from Warwick University.
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US regulators ban risky trades
Five US agencies pass the landmark 'Volcker rule', which is designed to curb banks' riskier trading activities.
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US bank wants 'Bitcoin-like' scheme
US bank JP Morgan Chase files for a US patent to develop a payment system using "virtual cash", similar to emerging currency Bitcoin.
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Several plead guilty to Paypal hack
Thirteen people plead guilty to disabling Paypal's servers in an attack that US authorities say was orchestrated by hacking collective Anonymous.
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Lululemon founder resigns over row
Chip Wilson, the billionaire founder of yoga clothing brand Lululemon, resigns in the wake of controversial statements over body size.
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New China data boosts recovery hopes
China's industrial output and retail sales rise in November, the latest in a series of signs suggesting a recovery in the world's second largest economy.
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VIDEO: Tunisian women jobless after uprising
Young Tunisians - and women especially - are struggling to find work some three years after the uprising that saw protesters demand more job creation.
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VIDEO: China's consumer spending drive
China is trying to rebalance its economy by boosting consumer spending, but can it encourage its citizens to save less and spend more?
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VIDEO: 'Spotify for 3D printing' launches
Sumi Das looks at how object design is being protected from piracy
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VIDEO: VW Kombi: The end of the road
Volkswagen is to stop making the Kombi and a motoring era is coming to an end.
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VIDEO: How does Iran deal affect India?
Some Indian firms stand to benefit from Iran's nuclear deal, while others have concerns, as Sameer Hashmi reports.
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VIDEO: Turkey's alcohol rules hit business
Turkey's new restrictions on the sale and advertising of alcohol are beginning to take effect, as Howard Johnson reports.
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VIDEO: Calls to revive Kuwait's racetrack
Jonathan Frewin reports on the calls to build a new motorsports race track in Kuwait.
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VIDEO: M&S plans 'aggressive' India push
British retailer Marks & Spencer says it plans to make India its biggest overseas market.
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VIDEO: Luxury goods lure Indian shoppers
The global economic slump hit many developed countries hard, so emerging markets like India are now a key target for luxury retailers.
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VIDEO: Indian professionals on campaign trail
Young Indians are leaving professional jobs to campaign for political parties before India's election.
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VIDEO: Glastonbury's 'mootel' solar farm
Glastonbury Festival founder Michael Eavis explains why he covered the roof of his cow shed in solar panels.
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VIDEO: Techno toys climb the Christmas list
Toys are increasingly being marketed for adults as well as children and with Christmas approaching, it is predicted to be an exceptionally profitable year for manufacturers.
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The 12 cyber-scams of Christmas
Computer security expert Alan Woodward highlights 12 ways that cyber-scammers hope to catch you out over the festive season - and how to thwart them.
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Ikea wolf becomes HK protest symbol
A stuffed toy wolf stocked by Swedish furniture giant Ikea sells out in in Hong Kong, after it appears to have become an unlikely symbol of protest.
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World's largest airline created
American Airlines and US Airways complete their long awaited merger to launch the world's biggest airline.
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Tech firms seek surveillance reform
Eight leading technology firms including Google and Facebook call for "wide-scale changes" to US government surveillance.
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US economy grows faster than thought
The US economy grew at an annual pace of 3.6% in the third quarter of the year, revised figures show.
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Tui Travel hit by one-off costs
Travel company Tui, which owns Thomson and First Choice, sees profits slip thanks to weak French sales and a restructuring in its activity division.
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Bank of France ups growth forecast
The French economy will grow by 0.5% in the final three months of the year, says the country's central bank.
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EADS confirms 5,800 job losses
Aerospace and defence giant EADS says it will cut 5,800 jobs as a fall in governments' military spending begins to bite.
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Nigerian is 'African of the year'
Nigerian Agriculture Minister Akinwumi Adesina is named Forbes African of the Year for his reforms to the country's farming sector.
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New East African railway launched
Kenya formally launches a new Chinese-financed to extend across East Africa, eventually reaching South Sudan, DR Congo and Burundi.
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First British bank opens in Iraq
The first branch of a British bank in Iraq is opened by the country's Prime Minister, Nouri Maliki.
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Indian shares hit record high
Indian shares hit a record high as the main opposition party, seen as business friendly, wins an absolute majority in assembly elections.
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China loosens grip on interest rates
China takes another step loosening its grip on interest rates as it allows banks to trade deposits with each other at market-determined rates.
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Japan's economic growth revised down
Japan revises down its growth data for the July-to-September period after private investment slowed more than expected.
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Barcelona consider leaving Nou Camp
Barcelona are set to decide on plans to expand their Nou Camp stadium or move to a new location.
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WRU and regions set for meeting
Welsh Rugby Union officials will meet with the four regions on Wednesday in an attempt to resolve their differences.
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Three options to save Meadowbank
Edinburgh councillors are considering selling off some of the land at Meadowbank Stadium to redevelop the site.
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Retrofit for purpose: New from old
How businesses can save millions on their energy bills by retrofitting their leaky, inefficient buildings.
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Sudan hopes tech will transform farming
Some farmers are hoping cutting edge technology will transform farming in Sudan.
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Hotel rooms 20ft beneath the sea
When it comes to luxury hotel rooms, some hoteliers are going underwater, offering exclusive rooms beneath the surface of the sea.
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US veteran aims to be Afghan sole trader
Matthew Griffin did three tours of Afghanistan with the US Army Rangers - now he wants to return and open a factory in the country, as Will Smale reports.
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Duke of York plays start-up Cupid
The Duke of York brings start-up companies and potential investors together for some speed dating at Buckingham Palace, Will Smale reports.
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How a seaweed obsession paid off
Italian entrepreneur Rosaria Piseri explains how her lifelong fascination with seaweed led to the creation of her company, AlgAran.
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Jaguar Land Rover invests in Brazil
Jaguar Land Rover confirms plans to build a £240m car plant in Brazil capable of producing 24,000 vehicles a year.
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DiCaprio in race for electric cars
Film star and "green" campaigner Leonardo DiCaprio is to enter a team in the new Formula E motor racing series, which aims to boost electric car sales.
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GM withdraws Chevrolet from Europe
US car giant General Motors plans to withdraw its Chevrolet brand from Europe and concentrate more on its Opel and Vauxhall brands.
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Tackling Uganda's lack of school places
A new model for Uganda's lack of schools
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Revolution brings no job hopes for Tunisia's women
Revolution brings no job hopes for Tunisia's young women
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Yanukovych and the tycoons
Where do Ukraine's powerful oligarchs stand amid crisis?
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Will China expel foreign journalists?
Is Beijing poised to expel major US news outlets?
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US Federal Reserve turns 100
A short history of the world's most important central bank
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India stock markets buck global trend
India's stock markets rally, bucking global trend
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Six steps to a better job interview
Do clothes and shiny shoes matter in a job interview?
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Nelson Mandela: his economic legacy
What economic legacy did he leave for South Africa?
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