Organisations wishing to buy web addresses ending in their brand names have until midnight to submit applications.

The International Monetary Fund approves a $987m (£620m) loan for Bangladesh in a bid to boost its foreign exchange reserves.

US watchdog the Securities and Exchange Commission sues AutoChina and 11 investors over alleged stock manipulation.

Sony is shedding 10,000 staff worldwide in a major reorganisation announced by the company's new chief executive Kazuo Hirai.

Struggling retailer Mothercare announces plans to close more stores over the next three years.

Scottish social network Kiltr is to be launched internationally at a Scotland Week event in New York.

The Sunday Times releases details of the 2012 rich list, with stars like Adele, Daniel Radcliffe and Jessie J all increasing their fortunes.

Ryanair's deputy chief executive is set to announce further cuts in the airline's operations at Edinburgh Airport.