Scottish &Newcastle came out fighting today after European brewers Carlsberg and Heineken revealed they are planning a multi-billion pound break-up bid for the group. By Graeme Wearden.
Government's attempt to curb hot money flows into India put shares on a rollercoaster today, with the main index plunging 9% before recovering to close 1.8% lower. By Randeep Ramesh in New Delhi.
Earnings sent home from migrant workers are worth three times as much as aid flows from rich countries and help boost the incomes of 10% of the world's population. By Larry Elliott in Washington.
Publisher of the Rough Guide travel books said today it will closely monitor how the BBC makes use of Lonely Planet after BBC Worldwide bought a 75% stake. By Katie Allen.
Closing market report: There was a two-way pull in the market today, with oil stocks in decline but a bid for Scottish &Newcastle setting the brewer's shares alight. By Nick Fletcher.
Company would rein in crisis-hit bank's aggressive pursuit of new mortgage customers and increase its focus on savers if it took control, according to the executive leading its bid. By Graeme Wearden.
Thousands of workers suffering from an asbestos-related condition will not be able to claim compensation following a ruling by Law Lords today. By Clare Dyer.
