Party leaders in Greece are to resume crisis talks on new austerity measures demanded by EU leaders in return for funds needed to avoid defaulting on its debts.

Total bank lending in Britain is set to shrink for the first time since 2009 and the lack of credit from mainstream banks could help payday loan firms grow further.

Telecoms firm Uninor says it has been "unfairly harmed" by an Indian court ruling cancelling licences issued in 2008.

Demand for credit cards is "feeling the strain" as UK borrowers turn to other forms of finance, a report suggests.

Developments in eye-tracking technology are helping advertisers predict what products will appeal to customers.

A eurozone recession could almost halve Chinese growth this year, according to a report by the International Monetary Fund.

Facebook and Google tell a court in India they have complied with an order to remove "objectionable" material, amid ongoing legal moves on censorship.

The Independent's Simon Calder explains why Heathrow airport was so badly affected by the severe weather on Sunday.

UK bank lending is set to shrink this year for the first time since 2009, according to the Ernst & Young Item Club.

Labour has urged ministers to block six-figure bonuses for Network Rail bosses, insisting they have the power to prevent such payouts.

UK house prices increased by 0.6% in January, according to the latest survey from the Halifax.

David Miliband: A "deep structural problem" is breeding youth unemployment in Britain

Japanese car maker Mitsubishi Motors says it is to end production at its only plant in Western Europe.

Six serious bidders remain in contention to take over the Cardiff-based clothing retail firm Peacocks, struggling with £750m debts, BBC Wales understands.

Indonesia's economy grows at its fastest pace in 15 years during 2011, boosted by increased investment and growing domestic demand.

The chief executive of Qantas says the airline would be forced to cut services and jobs should pro-Australia airline bills be passed.

Party leaders in Greece are to resume talks on backing a 130bn euro bailout plan

China tells its airlines not to pay charges to the EU's Emissions Trading Scheme, aimed at cutting carbon emissions.

Olympus shareholders will get the chance to question management about the accounting scandal as the firm calls an emergency meeting.

UK firms plan to cut back on capital investment and hiring as the UK economic outlook remains gloomy, a report suggests.