DuPont is awarded $920m in damages from a South Korean firm after a jury ruled it stole trade secrets relating to Dupont's Kevlar body armour.

The White House could have rushed approval on a major government-backed loan to a failed solar panel firm for political reasons, say Republicans.

British oil company Rockhopper plans a major oil development off the Falkland Islands after making further significant finds.

A top Chinese official says China will extend a helping hand to debt-burdened European nations, reinforcing a stance taken by Premier Wen Jiabao.

Ministers are to scrap sell-by dates on packaging, saying they are confusing and contribute to the £12bn-worth of food wasted each year.

A report identifies 16 firms from the developing world that are best showing how to tackle environmental and social challenges.

Revenues at Comet electrical stores have fallen 22%, owner Kesa confirms, while non-UK businesses also saw falling turnover.

The owner of B&Q and Screwfix says it is creating 1,200 jobs this year as it opens new stores and reveals higher profits.