US stocks finish higher after Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke hints the US central bank will keep in place its supportive monetary policy.

Friends Reunited, once the biggest social network in the UK, relaunches as a site to share life memories.

Cybercrime is becoming an increasing threat to the financial services sector, according to an report by an accountancy firm.

Changes to the planning system in England aimed at making it easier to gain consent for large-scale, sustainable projects, are coming into force.

The former head of the International Monetary Fund, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, faces possible charges in France over an alleged prostitution ring.

Apple indicates it will consider higher investments in China as chief executive Tim Cook visits Beijing to meet Chinese officials.

Rio Tinto is to explore selling its diamond interests, including an Australian mine where last month it found the world's biggest pink diamond.

Building and heating materials group Wolseley reports half-year profits of £250m, a 28% increase.