Apple is accused of being "among America's largest tax avoiders" by a Senate committee, who says the company avoided paying billions of dollars in US taxes.

A scheme to help the unemployed find work appears to be failing the most disadvantaged jobseekers, MPs on the Work and Pensions Committee say.

Marks and Spencer reports a big fall in annual profits, as troubles in its clothing division continue.

Nick Buckles, the chief executive of global security group G4S, is to step down from his position at the end of May.

Vodafone's full-year sales slip for the first time in eight years as tough economic conditions in Europe take their toll on customers.

The pound falls after lower fuel prices lead to a lower-than-expected inflation rate of 2.4% for April.

The UK housing market is seeing a slight pick-up in activity with mortgage lending and prices both rising, figures suggest.

Royal Mail's annual profits more than double, helped by strong growth in parcel deliveries as more people shop online.