Microsoft annual revenues hit a record of $70bn (£43bn) thanks to sales of Office software and the Xbox 360.

Details emerge of how Greece will impose losses on private sector lenders, after eurozone leaders agree a new bail-out package.

White Cube, the British art gallery associated with Damien Hirst, will open its first overseas branch in Hong Kong next year.

Sales growth at Vodafone slows in the second quarter as weak trading in southern Europe is offset by growth in India and Turkey.

Stock markets continue to rise following the eurozone's comprehensive agreement designed to resolve the Greek debt crisis.

Shares in Easyjet soar after the low cost airline raises its profit guidance for the year because of a rise in business passengers.

The number of homes sold in June rose slightly, but was still lower than a year ago, figures from HM Revenue & Customs show.

Rovio, the Finnish maker of the Angry Birds game, is accused of infringing patents by licensing company Lodsys.