The UK is to sign a deal with France to strengthen co-operation in the development of civil nuclear energy.

Billabong shares surge more than 60% as the company announces a restructuring plan after a takeover bid from TPG Capital.

China's largest search engine reports a 77% surge in profit between October to December as advertising revenue grows.

Asian markets rise as US shares hit a near four-year high after the world's biggest economy reported better-than-expected jobs data.

Nazi counterfeiting "destroyed" confidence in British bank notes in Europe by the end of World War II, according to MI5.

Changes to laws governing bailiffs in England and Wales, such as the creation of a code of conduct, are being proposed by the Ministry of Justice.

One of Rangers' biggest commercial partners says it will continue to work with the club in administration.

The administrators running Rangers say they do not know the whereabouts of £24m which was lent to the club.