Business
West Ham in takeover discussions
West Ham are having "exploratory discussions" over a possible takeover.
Modest increase to US job figures
US firms added a modest 128,000 jobs in August, the latest sign that the rate of growth in the economy has slowed.
EU growth outstrips US and Japan
Growth in the 25-nation EU was better than the US and Japan in the second quarter of the year, figures show.
Customs officers foil VAT fraud
Combined teams of UK and German customs officers have swooped on a cross-border VAT fraud worth £116m.
Premier clubs enjoy summer spree
English football clubs spent the highest sum on transfers this summer since the transfer window began, a study says.
Key UK economic index dips
Monthly reports from factory purchasing managers reveal a slower than expected growth rate in August.
South Korean prices jump higher
South Korean exports and inflation make surprise jumps, but central bankers are set to resist calls for rate rises.
Hornby signals German expansion
Train set firm Hornby expands its reach in Europe with the acquisition of a German railway accessories group.
Jobs go as smoking ban hits Rank
Rank is to cut 240 jobs as it says Scotland's smoking ban has hit trade at its 14 Mecca Bingo halls there.
IMF to give China a greater say
The International Monetary Fund agrees to give China and three other emerging nations a greater voice.