UK

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.

This week veteran fund manager Jim Rogers warned the 50% greek haircut will not save Europe and Jupiter's Philip Gibbs sold down his gold exposure.

The UK's Debt Management Office (DMO) has launched what it believes to be the longest dated inflation-linked government bond in the world after unveiling a tranche of 50-year gilts.

The risk of another UK recession is higher now than in recent months, according to Bank of England policymaker Martin Weale, who expects the economy to contract in the final quarter of 2011.

BlackRock's Richard Plackett has warned profits are set to come under severe pressure under the next six months as macro uncertainties weigh on corporates.

Retailer prospects