The European Commission President, Jose Manuel Barroso, highlights unemployment as a major challenge, in his first "state of the union" speech. more >>
France is experiencing major disruption because of a nationwide strike over pension reform, with parliament also debating a ban on full face veils and a security bill. more >>
Greek PM George Papandreou reshuffles his cabinet but leaves the key post of finance minister unchanged as his government battles a debt crisis. more >>
The UK is slipping behind international rivals in university places, according to figures from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. more >>
The Indian businessman hoping to buy Blackburn Rovers, Ahsan Ali Syed, left a trail of debt from his time in the UK, 5 live Investigates reveals. more >>
The Commonwealth Games were meant to showcase Delhi, but the Indian capital is struggling to be ready on time amid accusations of poor planning, reports the BBC's Geeta Pandey. more >>
Thousands of people will find out if they have been undercharged or are overpaid by the taxman. Up to six million people have been paying the wrong amount and the treasury says it cannot afford to write off the money. more >>
