BBC Business News

• Germany reports sluggish growth
  Germany's economy barely grew in the first quarter of the year, figures show, as private consumption helped offset shrinking exports and investment.
• Co-op halts new business lending
  Co-operative Bank has stopped offering new business loans amid concerns over its capital position and talks with UK regulators.
• Manchester United cuts debt costs
  Manchester United has struck a new loan deal to cut the amount of interest it pays on its huge debts.
• London Market Report
  London's leading shares lose further ground in Friday morning trading, extending Thursday's global sell-off.