Samsung Electronics has reported record profit in the three months to September, led by strong sales of its Galaxy range of smartphones.

South Korea's economy grows at its slowest pace in nearly three years as global slowdown hurts demand for its exports and firms cut their investment.

Pearson shares open higher on news that two of the world's biggest publishers, Penguin and Random House, are in talks about a possible merger.

Cynthia Carroll is to step down as chief executive of mining firm Anglo American following shareholder pressure, leaving just two women running FTSE 100 firms.

A possible 100,000 to 300,000 homes could be built in the UK every year without using any government money, a study claims.

HTC says its sales will be lower than expected as the Taiwanese smartphone maker has been finding it hard to emulate the success of its rivals.

More small businesses will receive clearer information that allows them to shop around for energy under plans from the regulator Ofgem.

EDF Energy customers will see a 10.8% rise in gas and electricity prices from 7 December, the biggest average percentage rise from the major firms rise so far.