The US Senate passes a two-year federal budget bill, amid a rare outbreak of fiscal deal-making on Capitol Hill.

Eurozone finance ministers reach a long-awaited deal over a 'momentous' banking union after many negotiations.

The UK tax authority "seems to lose its nerve" when chasing multinational companies for tax owed, the head of a committee of MPs says.

App developers are being advised to tighten data protection polices as nearly half of users say they have not downloaded an app because of privacy concerns.

Sweden's Saab edges out rivals Boeing and Dassualt to win a $4.5bn (£2.7bn) contract to supply Brazil's air force with new fighter jets.

Business Secretary Vince Cable rules out banning zero-hours contracts, saying they offer "welcome flexibility", but launches a consultation on their use.

Asian stock markets rise as the US Federal Reserve's commitment to keep interest rates low cushions the impact of its decision to scale back stimulus.

JP Morgan Chase bans all staff in corporate and investment banking from participating in instant message groups that involve multiple banks or dealers.