The French President, Nicolas Sarkozy, says France and Germany must pull together to ensure stability at the heart of Europe.
ECB hints at robust euro action
The President of the European Central Bank, Mario Draghi, signals that closer fiscal union might pave the way for action.
Massachusetts is suing five major banks alleging "illegal" and "deceptive" conduct in the way they seized homes during the financial crisis.
Article written by Robert Peston
Robert Peston
Business editor
20 hours ago
A contraction of Chinese manufacturing, shown by data just released, may be more immediately worrying for Europe than for China, because it may confirm that the eurozone, which is a big market for Chinese goods, is already in recession (and the UK may not be far behind).
Article written by Stephanie Flanders
Stephanie Flanders
Economics editor
13 hours ago
The ECB president's comments before the European Parliament have added to a mood of very cautious eurozone optimism.
Latin America poverty at new low
Latin America's poverty rate has fallen to its lowest level in 20 years but challenges remain in reducing inequality, the UN says.
Debt crisis in 'critical period'
EU finance ministers meet in Brussels after amid warnings that the region has days to take decisive action to resolve the crisis.
Nigerian bank chief wins award
Nigeria's central bank governor Lamido Sanusi is voted Africa Person of the Year by Forbes magazine.
China lowers bank reserve ratio
China says it will cut the limit on the amount of cash the country's banks have to hold in reserve, a move designed to encourage more lending.
Man City top list of agent fees
Manchester City spent more than any other side on agents' fees according to the latest annual figures released by the Premier League.
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Starbucks to create 5,000 UK jobs
The US coffee giant Starbucks plans to expand further in the UK creating 5,000 UK jobs over the next five years.
Simple energy tariffs find favour
The energy regulator Ofgem says its plans for "no-frills" tariffs will lead to much more switching by consumers.
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