CBI seeking 'targeted' tax cutsThe CBI calls on the government to give a £500m boost to business in the Budget through a series of "targeted and modest" tax cuts.
Peugeot boosted by alliance talksPeugeot shares jump 12% after the carmaker confirms it is in talks about possible "co-operations and alliances".
HP sales fall short of forecastsComputer firm Hewlett-Packard sees a drop in first-quarter sales, as it attempts to turn itself around under new chief executive Meg Whitman.
Peacocks sold but 3,100 jobs lostFashion retailer Peacocks is sold out of administration to Edinburgh Woollen Mill, saving 6,000 jobs, but 3,100 staff will be made redundant.
Bank members voted for £75bn QEMinutes show two of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee wanted more money pumped into the economy, sending sterling down on the currency markets.
Obama seeks US corporate tax cutUS President Barack Obama proposes a cut in corporate tax and an end to tax loopholes, as part of his election-year strategy on the economy.
Hotels chain to create 3,000 jobsIntercontinental hotels, which owns the Holiday Inn and Crown Plaza hotel brands, says it will create 3,000 jobs in the UK.
Greek MPs consider bailout lawsProtests take place outside parliament in Greece, as MPs consider emergency laws after a 130bn-euro bailout deal.
Air Asia hit by high fuel costsMalaysian budget airline Air Asia reports a 56% fall in fourth-quarter profit, hurt by higher fuel costs.
South Korea wins Navy tanker dealThe Royal Navy selects South Korean firm Daewoo for a £452m deal to build four new fuel tankers.