Npower's performance has been branded as "unacceptable" by a watchdog after it topped a complaints list among the major energy firms.

A series of food safety scandals in Taiwan has shocked consumers there, and now there are worries they could dent the island's economic growth and damage tourism.

China attracts 5.77% more foreign direct investment in the first 10 months of the year, compared to 2012.

Scottish ministers launch a paper on the economic opportunities of independence, with a cut in corporation tax expected to be among options.

Broadcaster ITV has seen revenues rise across its channels helped by a strong performance from its production arm.

Easyjet saw a 51% rise in yearly pre-tax profits to £478m, partly thanks to the introduction of allocated seats.

Co-operative Group chairman Len Wardle resigns, saying "serious questions" have been raised by drugs claims against ex-banking chairman Paul Flowers.

Britain must increase its airport capacity or risk becoming a second-tier economy, some of the UK's largest businesses are warning.