Some 400,000 existing policyholders with the Equitable Life are to get an increase to their future pensions, the society says.

AstraZeneca announces a deal between US and UK tax authorities that will help increase its earnings this year.

Inflation in China's rapidly growing economy hits a 34-month high as consumer prices continue to surge.

India's inflation rate rose by more than expected in May, raising expectations of a further interest rate rise.

Commodities trading giant Glencore reports a sharp rise in profits and revenue thanks to strong demand for grain and oil in particular.

Honda becomes the second Japanese carmaker in a week to warn of lower profits due to reduced production resulting from March's earthquake.

Sainsbury's reports "solid" sales growth for the past three months in what it calls a "tough consumer environment".

The world's largest clothes retailer, Inditex, reports rising sales and profits as its global expansion continues.

Growth in the UK's construction industry eased in June, thanks to a slower expansion of new orders, a survey shows.

Tiger Airways will hold crisis talks with Australian regulators to try and counter safety claims and resume domestic operations.