Fires caused by faulty Beko fridge-freezers began as long ago as 2007, the BBC learns, but customers have only just been told.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) backs the latest 3bn-euro ($4.2bn; 2.6bn)) installment of a rescue package for Greece.

Media regulator Ofcom asks authorities for any information relevant to whether News Corp would be a 'fit and proper' owner of BSkyB.

Bankruptcy among small businesses in America is unfortunately a common occurrence. Approximately 40,000 small businesses go bankrupt every year. Most people who have opened their own businesses have put a lot on the line, risking all of their personal finances to succeed. So many become in debt after only being open for a few months. This happens quickly even when their business is flourishing. After long month or years of struggles, these businesses can no longer sustain themselves, forcing them to make a difficult decision, of whether or not to enter into bankruptcy.

The number of new jobs created in the US in June was the lowest in nine months as the employment recovery stalled, data shows.

The cost of borrowing for debt-laden eurozone governments hits new highs as markets fret at rate rises and Italian politics.

Scottish and Southern Energy halts all of its doorstep sales activity in the UK, with the loss of up to 900 jobs.

British Gas is to raise its gas and electricity prices from 18 August, a move that will affect nine million households.

Exports from Germany recover more quickly than expected in May, allaying fears sparked by a sharp drop-off the month before.

JP Morgan is to pay $228m to settle claims it rigged auctions for US state contracts, its second fraud payout in a month.