China's top economic planner announced Wednesday it will lower fuel prices due to declines in global oil prices, a move that will help control inflation levels in the world's second-la [ … ]

South Korea's growth rate hit a two-year high in the first three months of the year, boosted by a rebound in construction, investment and exports.

New rules will mean that borrowers across the European Union (EU) will be refused a mortgage if they fail a standard affordability assessment.

Growth in China's manufacturing sector slowed in April, a survey by HSBC has indicated, adding to concerns about the country's economic recovery.

Boeing has admitted that it may never know what caused the battery malfunctions that resulted in all its 787 Dreamliner aircraft being grounded.

Spain's population fell last year for the first time in decades, as immigrants left the country amid a major economic crisis, officials say.

The UK government is preparing to sell its one-third stake in Urenco, the world's second-largest provider of nuclear fuel.

British Airways has ordered 18 new Airbus A350 aircraft in a deal worth $6bn (£3.9bn).

Google's executive chairman, Eric Schmidt, has defended his company paying just £6m in UK corporation tax.

Sandwich chain Pret A Manger has said it plans to create at least 500 new jobs in the UK this year, as part of a plan to add 1,000 new staff worldwide.