Russia imposes a ban on grain imports, world prices soar; what are Russia's business interests in South Africa?

BP's incoming CEO heads to Russia to build bridges and possibly discuss assets sale

Heat in Russia could affect ... car prices

Wheat prices rise at fastest rates in more than 30 years

BP's partners in Macondo well reluctant to pay their share of the clean up bill

Chinese manufacturing output slows to 17-month low

HSBC sees profits double to $11bn

California's state budget could run out of money by october

Russian internet group DST plans London IPO

IMF approves $15bn loan to Ukraine

New High Street bank opens doors

Russia to reduce budget deficit through privatisation

India: more lucrative market than China?

'BP will be a slightly smaller company', says new CEO

Sky Express will help Deripaska build own airline business

BP chief Tony Hayward 'set to stand down'

Doubt cast over EU stress tests results

European bank stress test results awaited

UK economic growth unexpectedly jumps to 1.1%