Singapore's economy expands more than expected in the fourth quarter, boosted by a rebound in its manufacturing sector.

In the latest twist to the ongoing saga at Wynn Resorts, Japanese tycoon Kazuo Okada has quit the company's board.

The government's multi-billion-pound programme to help the long-term unemployed back into work is branded "extremely poor" by MPs.

Britain's four biggest accountancy firms are heavily criticised by the Competition Commission for being too dominant.

Air France-KLM sees losses widen in 2012 as fuel costs rise sharply, but revenues rise as its restructuring programme takes effect.

The eurozone recession is expected linger longer in 2013, the European Commission says, with Spain, France and Portugal expected to miss agreed overspending targets.

Property sales in the UK were slightly higher in January than during the same month a year earlier, HM Revenue and Customs says.

Growing amounts of individuals' financial data are being used to assess loans applications, and credit agencies are seeking more deals with utility firms to access customer information.