Shares in record label Chrysalis jump on reports of takeover interest from EMI-owner Terra Firma.

  Virgin may sweeten its offer for Northern Rock as the government is set to unveil a plan to secure a private sale.

  The firm that built the rail link between China and Tibet plans to list shares, Chinese state media reports.

  UK retail sales unexpectedly fall in December as concerned consumers rein in their Christmas spending.

  Ambac Financial, which insures against sub-prime losses, abandons share sale

  Gordon Brown tells the BBC there is a "huge opportunity"for British businesses in China, on his first visit to the country.

  Confidence among US consumers rebounds unexpectedly in January, new figures show.

  Scottish Equitable delays investors wanting to get money out of its property fund after a market downturn.

  Current account customers like the present system of only paying they are in the red, the High Court is told.

  Confusion about phone tariffs means users could be wasting £8bn a year, warns an online comparison service.

  Elderly Bank of Scotland customers with shared appreciation mortgages are still waiting for help.

  The chances of a recession are low even though UK economic growth will slow sharply, a report says.

  The sons of two of Australia's greatest entrepreneurs make a joint offer for Consolidated Media Holdings.