Facebook is adding support for clickable hashtags to help users keep track of popular topics on the network, a move experts say may boost ad sales.

HM Revenue and Customs should "fully investigate" Google after information from whistleblowers "undermined" the firm's defence of its tax arrangements, MPs say.

The Treasury Committee launches an inquiry into the planned sale of more than 600 bank branches by Lloyds Banking Group.

The World Bank cuts its forecast for China as it warns that global economy is transitioning towards a period of more stable, but slower growth.

Japanese shares tumble as the yen hits a 10-week high against the US dollar, triggering concerns of a drop in exporters' profits.

Two thousand jobs are set to go at Royal Bank of Scotland as the search begins for a new boss to take it through to privatisation.

Entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson and Kering director Jochen Zeitz launch a non-profit group to encourage global businesses to look beyond short-term profit.

Centrica has paid £40m for a 25% stake in a shale gas exploration licence owned by Cuadrilla Resources and AJ Lucas Group