Strong growth in online sales stopped retail sales falling in December, according to the British Retail Consortium.

Samsung Electronics says it expects to post a record profit for the three months to end of December, powered by growing sales of its smartphones.

Sony unveils the Xperia Z, a flagship handset which is water resistant and feature HDR video.

Japan Airlines says that a fire broke out on one of its Boeing 787 Dreamliners shortly after it landed in Boston following a flight from Tokyo.

Coal miner Bumi is facing a fresh battle for control as it agrees to a shareholder vote to decide the future of majority of its board members.

Network Rail sets out its business plan for the next five years promising £4bn worth of investment in Scotland.

Businesses across Wales are starting 2013 with new confidence after years of economic downturn, according to a survey of more than 500 firms.

A £37.5bn plan to develop the UK's railway network over a five-year period is announced by Network Rail, including more capacity and better reliability.