The government plans to become more active in mergers and acquisitions involving UK companies as part of its response to the Kay Review.

The ex-boss of Kettle Chips-maker Diamond Foods, Michael Mendes, agrees to repay two years' bonuses after an accounting scandal.

China says it will "simplify" procedures for foreign direct investments, the latest step in its attempts to attract more investors.

David Cameron will press for a minimum real-terms freeze in the EU's budget as leaders gather for a crunch summit on 2014 to 2020 spending.

Mexico and the US sign a new agreement on sharing and managing the Colorado River, the source of water for millions of people in the two countries.

China's manufacturing activity expands in November, according to a report by HSBC, the latest sign that its growth may be rebounding.

The introduction of the government's flagship universal credit benefit next year may leave the most vulnerable struggling to cope, MPs warn.

A US judge orders Apple to disclose details of its patent sharing deal with Taiwan's HTC to its Korean rival Samsung.