Financial prosecutors search offices in Paris for evidence of suspected criminal offences related to Areva's acquisition of UraMin in 2007

New chief executive John Hourican launches restructuring to shore up the lender's capital and refocus on its domestic market a year after it collapsed

Move draws a line under a fractious relationship, which soured after the Mexican group backed a bid by Sacyr for the Spanish company

Foreign minister says such a large fine for alleged sanctions violations would be an ‘unfair and unilateral decision' with ‘serious consequences'

The search for yield has helped fund institutions on the eurozone periphery, but concerns over their financial health remain

Decision to step down should be seen as a brave and generous contribution to his country's long-overdue political renewal

Lafarge and the cement company owned by Africa's richest man are battling it out. Who is likely to emerge victorious?

The German group's chief executive has some convincing to do over his launch of a counterbid to GE for the French energy and transport company

Deal will allow Dufry to expand in the busy Mediterranean market and cement its position at the top of the global airport retail industry

Certain securitisation deals have revived strongly in the US. The European market also appears to be coming back to life after a prolonged hibernation

Move comes after operator of camping and mobile homes says it has agreed to buy its main competitor, Eurocamp, in order to expand in Europe

Failure of two Ukrainian oligarchs to cast their disputed votes prevent a possible boardroom shake-up at the London-listed oil and gas explorer