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Germany has drawn up plans that would see Britain relegated to a group of countries which would not be part of the core of a new European Union, according to reports.

Britain must give more to the European Union by agreeing to a Europe-wide tax on financial transactions, according to a senior German politician.

Former prime minister Tony Blair has warned against any break-up of the eurozone as the region takes steps to deal with the most serious challenge it has faced since its formation.

Industry figures have urged the authorities to make it tougher for companies to list in the UK, as the FTSE launches a consultation on entry rules.

Fidelity manager discusses the growing risk of another UK recession, the European debt crisis, and prospects for global government bonds.

Industry leaders have warned the upcoming FATCA regulations from the US are "as big as RDR" and could cost the UK hundreds of millions of pounds.

F&C manager Phil Doel adds to holdings in major income-payers like Vodaphone in UK market to support dividend on £441m portfolio.