UK consumer confidence hit a nine-month high in March, the Nationwide Building Society says, but is still well below its long-term average.

HM Revenue and Customs will expect high earners to quiz their partners to find out if they claim child benefit.

A BBC World Service poll finds has found a growing number of people believe economic benefits and burdens are not fairly shared.

South Korea's growth picks up in the first quarter but analysts warn of challenging times for Asia's fourth-largest economy.

A former Morgan Stanley executive pleads guilty to bribing a Chinese official in exchange for business and personal gains.

Las Vegas Sands says its profits in the first quarter doubled, boosted by a surge in gaming revenues in Singapore and the US.

Oil giant Royal Dutch Shell reports a rise in profits thanks in part to strong demand for energy which is keeping oil prices high.

Hyundai Motors profit rises 31% in the first quarter as strong sales in the US and Europe help to offset lower demand in its domestic market.