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The world economy is on the cusp of recovery from the recession but is still 'highly vulnerable' to shocks, the head of the IMF has told the CBI

17.00:The FTSE 100 index made a bullish start to the trading week today as mining stocks led the market higher

Book chain Borders is in crisis talks in a bid to stave off administration, as WH Smith walked away from a takeover deal

Failing businesses in the North East have led to unpaid bills and a £1.7m write-off for Northumbrian Water

Thousands of Blacks Leisure workers have been handed a lifetime after creditors for the bust business agreed to a debt repayment plan

Exploration firm Heritage Oil is in talks to sell its Ugandan assets to Italy's Eni for up to £1bn, with an announcement expected as early as today

A row has erupted over a potential £11m windfall for five shamed directors of bust motor firm MG Rover

The recession has left a lasting imprint on business which is likely to result in companies borrowing far less and employing fewer 'core workers', according to the CBI

ITV's new chairman, Archie Norman, is reportedly considering charging viewers for some channels