Is legalized marijuana a threat to beer?
The legalization of marijuana in two U.S. states, could put pressure on drinks makers, or provide an big opportunity.
Train firm offered new franchise
First Great Western is to be offered a new franchise which could last up to four-and-a-half years, the Department for Transport announces.
VIDEO: Designed In China: The facts
Animated graphic illustrating the advances China is making from a manufacturer to a designer of goods and products
Asia extends global share slide
Asian shares fall back, following big losses on Wall Street, as concerns about the health of the global economy worry investors.
Severn Trent Water to axe 500 jobs
Severn Trent Water, based in Coventry, announces 500 job cuts in a restructuring programme.
Former China mining head extradited
A former Chinese mining firm executive on the run from insider trading charges in Australia has been extradited from Hong Kong.
Lego ‘won’t renew’ Shell contract
Danish toymaker Lego will not renew a promotional contract with Royal Dutch Shell following pressure from environmental group Greenpeace.
Symantec to split in two companies
Software maker Symantec becomes the latest tech company to announce that it will split its operations into two.
VIDEO: IMF, World Bank to tackle global growth
Finance ministers, IMF and World Bank officials are gathering to explore how to get the global economy back on track.