The value of the virtual currency Bitcoin soared after a US Senate committee hearing where virtual currencies were described as "legitimate financial services".

Foreign firms operating in Zimbabwe in sectors from farming to hairdressing after 1 January 2014 will be arrested, a senior official warns.

An intern working for Bank of America Merrill Lynch in London died from epilepsy, which could have been triggered by "working so hard", an inquest hears.

Paul Flowers resigned as deputy chairman of Co-op Group in June because of concerns about his "excessive" use of expenses, the BBC learns.

Former Co-op Bank chairman Paul Flowers has been arrested in Merseyside in connection with a "drugs supply investigation", the BBC understands.

Regulator Ofcom tells Royal Mail it is missing key performance targets, and warns it could be fined if services do not improve.

Energy regulator Ofgem tells five of the six electricity distribution companies to cut costs for consumers.

UK motorists are paying the lowest average petrol prices for more than two and a half years, according to the AA.