Apple made record profits and revenues in the run-up to Christmas, but the company's statement makes no mention of boss Steve Jobs' health problems

The Institute of Public Policy Research warns that the UK faces a double-dip in employment, with the jobless level rising during 2011.

Indian tycoon Vijay Mallya says he owns F1 and IPL teams for sound business reasons, not as a pastime.

A former Swiss banker is to go on trial in Zurich for breaching banking secrecy and threatening his former employer.

Comet owner Kesa Electricals reports a drop in sales due to "softer trading" at the UK chain caused in part by bad weather.

US computing firm IBM reports strong fourth quarter profits as companies spend more on outsourcing contracts and mainframes.

Bookmaker William Hill says operating profits are set to be at the top end of forecasts, in part thanks to strong online betting.

MPs are to vote on a Labour call for a rethink on the government's decision to scrap the EMA support allowance for low-income students.