Hewlett-Packard's contentious purchase of UK software firm Autonomy is being investigated by the US Department of Justice.

Widespread use of a so-called living wage could save the government £2bn a year, according to two think tanks.

Japan reports weak economic data, underlining the challenges the new government faces in reviving growth in the world's third-largest economy.

Millions of people will see price changes on their next insurance policy following rule changes that have now come into force.

Tokyo Electric Power Company, owner of the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, is sued by eight US sailors over radiation exposure.

President Obama invites Congressional leaders to talks at the White House in a bid to stop the US sliding over the "fiscal cliff".

A court in China orders Apple to pay compensation to eight Chinese writers and two companies for violating their copyrights.

Driving and Vehicle Licensing Agency staff stage a one-day strike over plans to close regional offices, which could see more than 1,000 job losses.