A change in the law to allow parties' tax and spending commitments to be independently audited would help ensure an "informed debate" at the next election, Labour says.

Embattled Canadian smartphone maker Blackberry is publishing an open letter to reassure customers about its future.

Retailer Argos launches an own-brand budget tablet aimed at the "tweenie" market, kicking off the Christmas tablet wars.

New research for the government suggests that young drivers shouldn't be able to qualify for a full licence until they are 19 years old.

Workers in the UK are less happy than their peers in France, Germany, the US, Canada and Australia, says a report by recruitment agency Randstad.

US Senate leaders express optimism after a flurry of negotiations on raising the federal debt ceiling to avert a potentially disastrous default.

Dumex, a baby food brand owned by French firm Danone, says it will appoint new management following allegations of bribery in China.

Major UK-listed companies must allow accountancy firms to bid for their audit work every 10 years, the Competition Commission has ruled.