Business

Some eurozone members may have to leave the bloc as the debt crisis goes on, according to Otmar Issing, one of the euro's architects.

The Bank of England cuts its growth forecast to near zero from about 0.8% predicted in May, as the double-dip recession intensifies.

France's economy will fall back into recession this quarter, the country's central bank predicts.

The world's second-biggest mining group, Rio Tinto, blames weaker commodity prices for a 22% drop in half-year net profits.

Germany's exports fell in June, especially those going to fellow eurozone countries, as the region's debt crisis continued to have a negative impact.

Cathay Pacific posts an unexpected first-half net loss amid higher fuel costs and a drop in demand for corporate travel.

A judge orders Oracle and Google to reveal which commentators they have paid following a patent trial.

Heineken's bid to take control of the maker of Tiger Beer takes a surprise twist after a Thai firm offers to buy a stake in the brewer.

Shares in cashmere producer Dawson International are suspended from trading on the stock exchange pending an announcement.

The Walt Disney Company reports higher profits in the April-June quarter, driven by the success of films such as The Avengers.