Boots announces that it is withdrawing from the government's scheme to help the long-term unemployed.

Apple's stock market valuation rises above $500bn joining only six other companies to have reached that mark.

The price of gold drops sharply as comments by the US Fed chairman raise hopes about the US economic recovery.

China's manufacturing expanded in February, a survey suggests, easing concerns about a slowdown in its economy.

Michael Douglas, who played a greedy executive in the movie Wall Street, is the FBI's new spokesman against insider trading.

Shares in Malaysia Airlines dip as the carrier says it is in a "crisis" after reporting a loss for the last financial year.

More than 500 business leaders have signed a letter calling for the 50p top rate of tax to be scrapped in next month's Budget.

Japanese car sales, including those of 660cc mini vehicles, rise as consumers cash in on government subsidies for energy-efficient cars.